{
  "id": 14130208,
  "title": "FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to gain; under-pressure Whitbread faces markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-gain-under-pressure-whitbread-faces-markets",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-gain-under-pressure-whitbread-faces-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome back to City AM's live update of the FTSE 100. The blue-chip index is poised to rise on Tuesday morning, following a robust performance on Monday. Premier Inn owner, Whitbread, is set to release its half-year results, amidst a push by a major investor to secure a position on the company's board. Meanwhile, mid-cap housebuilder Bellway will be disclosing its full-year figures, a critical indicator of whether Burnham's Your First Home scheme has alleviated the negative sentiment surrounding the UK's housing market. Follow us throughout the day for the latest updates from the London Stock Exchange and the broader business landscape, as soon as they become available. Here are some key headlines making waves this morning: The UK economy is forecast to experience the second-highest inflation rate within the G7; the International Monetary Fund warns that AI could potentially impact 60% of jobs in advanced economies; there are concerns about a potential Brexit U-turn; Burnham expresses his intention to adopt a pragmatic stance regarding the EU; and hackers affiliated with Asos claim responsibility for an intrusion into Air France-KLM's data systems. Finally, the Bank of England's deputy suggests that we should maintain a positive outlook towards AI. This live blog has now concluded. No further updates are forthcoming at this time.",
  "summary": "Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 live blog. The blue-chip index is set to make gains on Tuesday morning, following Monday’s strong showing. In a busy morning for market updates, FTSE 100 Premier Inn owner Whitbread is set to unveil its half-year figures, amid a campaign by a major investor to gain a seat [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}