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FTSE 100 steady in early trade FTSE 100 steady in early trade
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(Open): UK shares opened slightly higher, with investors expected to remain cautious ahead of the US rate decision later this week.(Open): UK shares opened slightly higher, with investors expected to remain cautious ahead of the US rate decision later this week.
Shortly after trading began, the FTSE 100 was 3.25 points higher at 6,087.84. On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will decide on whether to raise US rates for the first time in nine years.
Shares in B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher dropped 2%, The firm announced a slight dip in half-year profits and said it was considering a big expansion of its Screwfix chain. In early morning trade, the FTSE 100 was 6.92 points higher at 6,091.51.
Shares in online grocer Ocado rose 3.8% after its latest trading update. Top riser on the index was credit checking agency Experian, which climbed 1.3% after HSBC raised its rating on the stock to "buy".
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher dropped 2.3% after the firm announced a slight dip in half-year profits.
The company also announced it was considering a big expansion of its Screwfix chain, with potential for another 200 stores.
In the FTSE 250, shares in online grocer Ocado rose 3.1% after investors welcomed its latest sales figures.
The firm reported gross retail sales of £252m in the 12 weeks to 9 August, up 15.3% from a year earlier.The firm reported gross retail sales of £252m in the 12 weeks to 9 August, up 15.3% from a year earlier.
On the currency markets, the pound was flat against the dollar at $1.5424 but was 0.16% higher against the euro at €1.3652. On the currency markets, the pound edged up 0.1% against the dollar to $1.5444 and rose 0.24% against the euro to €1.3663.