FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of expected US rate hold (opens original article in a new tab)

Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors awaited US and UK interest rate decisions, with the FTSE 100 up 0.1% and UK inflation data below expectations.

• FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 10,508.61 on Wednesday
• US Federal Reserve expected to keep interest rates unchanged
• UK inflation held at 2.8% in May, below expectations