21-05-2025
European markets set to open flat to lower; UK inflation data ahead
London at dawn.
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Good morning from London and welcome to CNBC's live blog covering the latest action in European markets as well as business news, analysis, earnings and data.
Here are the opening calls on Wednesday:
European bourses are expected to open around the flatline, with London's FTSE seen opening 5 points higher at 8,781, Germany's DAX 1 point higher at 24,012, the French CAC 40 down 5 points at 7,933 and Italy's FTSE MIB down 27 points at 40,548, according to data from IG.
— Holly Ellyatt
British supermarket Marks & Spencer boosted pay for its frontline workers, such as shop assistants, by 15% from April 5 to May 31.
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Here are a few things for investors to look out for on Wednesday.
Earnings reports are set to come from M&S , SSE , Currys and JD Sports .
On the data front, U.K. inflation figures for April will be published at 7 a.m. London time. We'll bring you the numbers and quick analysis on the data then.
— Holly Ellyatt
