Yahoo · Oct 22, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Futures Edge Lower On Sticky Inflation Concerns
The Morning Bull - UK Market Morning Update Thursday, 22 Oct 2026 UK markets are set for a cautious, inflation-focused open after hotter price data reset rate expectations. The mood leans defensive as investors digest stronger domestic cost pressures and what that might mean for the Bank of England. Headline CPI is at 3.5% for September with core inflation at 2.8%, a six-month high that tops forecasts. Factory gate prices are up 4.6% year on year and 0.8% month on month, keeping the near-term...

