Stocks are expected to retreat at Wednesday s market open in London, with investors hesitant to take risks ahead of key market catalysts later this week.
On Thursday, US inflation figures will be.
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Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of US inflation data, and rising geopolitical tensions.
The FTSE 100 index opened down 25.03 points, 0.3%, at.
Simon Robert s Sainsbury s boss, said sales were powered by Nectar Prices, which he claimed helped shoppers save an average of £16 on an £80 Christmas shop.