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Europe close: Shares slip into red as investors digest UK CPI, await Fed minutes
European shares slipped back into the red at the close rallied at midday on Wednesday as investors digested UK inflation numbers and awaited the release of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes for a steer on future rate movements.
Europe midday: Shares rally despite mixed UK inflation data
European shares rallied at midday on Wednesday as investors shrugged off a flatlining of UK core inflation.
FTSE 250 movers: Balfour Beatty plunges; Insurers in favour
Balfour Beatty shares plunged after interim results showed its order book has lost £1bn although the construction group posted record improved sales and declare a dividend.
United Utilities fined £0.88m after taking 22bn litres from aquifer
United Utilities has been fined £800,000 by Britain's Environment Agency after illegally abstracting 22bn litres of water from a vital aquifer in Lancashire and causing damage that "will take years to receover".
EZ Q2 final GDP confirmed at 0.3% rise
Eurozone GDP rose by 0. 3% in the second quarter of the year compared with the prior three months, according to official final figures.
Europe open: Shares lower as UK core inflation flatlines
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as UK core inflation flatlined last month, increasing the odds of the Bank of England hiking rates again and putting pressure on borrowers and consumers.
UK CPI falls to 6.8% in July
UK consumer price inflation slowed again to 6. 8% in July, driven by falling food and energy prices, according to official data published on Wednesday.
Admiral H1 profits rise, but dividend cut
Admiral Group reported a small rise in half-yearly earnings as it hiked prices in response to claims inflation, but also slashed its interim dividend by 15%.