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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
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  • iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF Sees $2.6 Billion Inflow
    May 20, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT. Week-over-week data reveals a significant $2.6 billion inflow into the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), marking a 15.5% increase in outstanding units from 128.8 million to 148.7 million. TLT's last share price stood at $131.07, above its 52-week low of $127.655 but below the 52-week high of $155.12. ETFs trade in units, which can be created or destroyed to match demand, affecting the underlying holdings. Increased unit creation indicates higher demand, prompting purchases of the fund's assets, which can impact broader markets.

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