London stocks rise on softer-than-expected inflation data
British power generator and network operator SSE Plc reported half-yearly earnings above its forecast, taking the shares up by 2.2 per cent.
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The upbeat sentiment spurred a rise in rate-sensitive stocks, with top gainer homebuilders index adding 2 per cent and the banks sector gaining 1.3 per cent. (Image credit: Reuters)