London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors continued to eye the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of US earnings season later in the week.
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Stocks in London are set to open slightly lower on Tuesday, as investors nervously await Wednesday s US inflation print.
IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open down 2.5 points at 7,940.97 on.
UK retail sales improved in March, largely driven by an early Easter but providing a boost to firms after a difficult start to the year, figures suggest.
Total UK retail sales were up by 3.5% on last.