FTSE 100 Live: Stocks called higher ahead of key economic data

Proactive Investors – Blue-chips in London are expected to open make a bright start to the week ahead of a big week of economic news.

Spread betting companies are calling the FTSE 100 up around 32 points, after closing up 36.47 points at 7,478.19 on Friday.

The economic calendar this week has UK unemployment data on Tuesday, US inflation figures on Wednesday and the European Central Bank’s next interest rate decision on Thursday.

In China, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that consumer prices in the country edged up slightly on an annual basis in August.

The consumer price index was 0.1% higher annually in August, compared to a 0.3% deflation in July.

In Monday’s UK corporate calendar, there are half-year results from Vistry, WANdisco and MP Evans.