India, Feb. 19 -- U.K. stocks are slightly lower Wednesday morning, weighed down by data showing a bigger than expected increase in the nation's consumer price inflation. Fears of fresh tariffs by the U.S. weigh as well.
U.S. President Donald Trump continued his aggressive stance on trade, reiterating that America will charge reciprocal tariff to trading partners which would be 'no more, no less' levied by other countries.
Investors are also digesting latest earnings updates, and continuing to closely monitor the developments on the geopolitical front.
The pound sterling was moving higher after data showed U.K. consumer price inflation rose more than expected to a 10-month high in January.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 23.59 points or...