FTSE 100 LIVE: London hits fresh high as UK inflation fall increases odds of March interest rate cut

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The FTSE 100 has reached a fresh high, driven by a decrease in UK inflation, which has increased the likelihood of a March interest rate cut to 81.5%.

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A March quarter-point interest rate cut is now currently seen as an 81.5% chance, up from 77% last night, and around 65% last week.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 18, 2026.
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