FTSE 100 shakes off hotter-than-expected inflation as European carmakers hit reverse
European stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday midday, shaking off hotter-than-expected UK consumer price inflation, and a steep fall in Renault shares which weighed on automotive peers. Eyes stateside will be on a producer price reading, particularly in light of Tuesday's consumer price print which weighed on Treasuries. The US banking earnings season continues, meanwhile. The FTSE 100 index...