FTSE 100 regains most of its losses after early falls
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FTSE 100 fell slightly on Tuesday, recovering most of its early losses after the International Monetary Fund hiked its prediction for UK economic growth. The FTSE fell in early trading, but recovered later in the day amid the IMF’s updated outlook for the UK said drops in inflation and interest rates will help drive spending. The organisation’s top economist also cautioned that the UK and other countries must tread a “narrow path” in efforts to reduce debt ahead of next week’s Budget, amid speculation the Chancellor could make changes to UK fiscal rules.