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Eurozone inflation was confirmed at its highest level since September 2023, according to Sharecast's coverage of the official data. The print is significant because it represents a step away from the disinflationary trajectory that had dominated much of the past year.

EuropeanEquitymarkets posted a broad-based rally on Wednesday as midday coverage from Sharecast highlighted shares rising as the EU moved toward a US trade deal. The optimism extended into the close, with Sharecast reporting that stocks rose on the removal of some US tariffs.

SnapshotUK headlineInflationslowed to 2.8% in April 2026, according to data confirmed in Sharecast's coverage of the Office for National Statistics release. The print, in line with expectations, supports market views that the Bank of England could keepMonetary Policyon a measured easing path. London equities …

UK house price inflation has stalled for the first time in nearly two years, according to data referenced by Sharecast. The pause comes after a sustained period of annual gains and provides a fresh data point for investors evaluating housebuilders, mortgage lenders and consumer-facing …

Reports referenced by Sharecast indicate that Google and Blackstone are planning to launch a $5bn AI cloud company. The story aligns with broader market themes around AI infrastructure investment, capital intensity and the role of private capital in the technology arms race.

SnapshotBank of America's MayFund Managersurvey, referenced by Sharecast, showed global fund managers liftedEquityallocations by the most on record. The shift in institutional positioning aligns with strong recent equity performance: theNasdaq100 rose to 29,297.70 (+1.66%), the FTSE 100 closed at 10,432.34 and the DAX climbed …

SnapshotThe FTSE 100 rallied on Wednesday 20 May 2026 as renewed optimism around US-Iran diplomatic engagement encouraged risk taking in London. Sharecast reported theindexclosing at 10,432.34, while the FTSE 250 finished at 22,838.38 and the FTSE All-Share at 5,598.85. Miners led gains asCommoditysentiment improved, …