Tuesday,12 March 2024 16:56:27

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Tuesday,12 March 2024 at 16:55

UK and European markets closed higher as global investors digested the latest U.S. inflation report.

The U.S. dollar was higher in choppy trading amid data showing hotter-than-expected inflation last month for the world’s largest economy.

Oil prices rose, but price moves were limited as the market waited for monthly reports from oil agencies.

Gold prices remained under pressure, after a hot U.S. inflation report dimmed prospects of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates soon.

Shares in Persimmon fell after the UK housebuilder warned of continuing tough markets as it reported a worse-than-expected 52% slump in full year profits. The company said pre-tax profit for the year to December plunged to £351.8m, missing estimates of £359.5m.

"Enhanced competition in the mortgage market and wage growth have contributed to improved affordability albeit it continues to be constrained, particularly for first time buyers, and demand for homes remains varied across the country," the company said on Tuesday.

Markets

At the close

FTSE 100 7,747 +1.02%

FTSE 250 19,565 +0.18%

DAX 17,967 +1.24%

At 16:50

Dow Jones 38,918 +0.38%

S&P 500 5,155 +0.74%

NASDAQ 16,182 +1.02%

Fixed Income

UK 10-YR YIELD 4.046

Exchange Rates

GBP/USD 1.278

GBP/EUR 1.170

Commodities

Gold $2,165 (-0.78%)

Brent $82.40 +0.26%

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