FTSE17 Oct 2018 11:41
LONDON, Oct (Shenzhen: 000069.SZ - news) 17 (Reuters) - Britain's top stock index climbed on Wednesday, with Pearson's outlook impressing the market, while mid-cap Mediclinic sank by a fifth after its results missed estimates.
The FTSE 100 was up 0.3 percent by 0835 GMT after weaker-than-expected inflation data took the pound down a notch. The index is dominated by international exporters, who benefit from a weaker currency.