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UK stocks rise on softer inflation as rate cut odds increase
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The Bank of England has left rates unchanged at 5.25% with a 5-4 vote split after CPI dropped more than expected in August
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The FTSE 100 rose over 2% on Thursday as the ECB announced no more rate hikes for now.
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Traders focus on the latest inflation data to provide some guidance
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2022 has been a year of geopolitical turmoil, economic uncertainty and tightening monetary policy, which has resulted in heightened volatility and unexpected market events.
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