UK shares traded slightly higher on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data for April eased investor concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes, although some analysts warned the relief may prove temporary. The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 0.13% by 10:40 am GMT, while

Semiconductor stocks advanced in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors positioned for Nvidia’s closely watched first-quarter earnings report, with Intel leading gains after snapping a sharp five-day losing streak. Intel (INTC) shares rose more than 4% before the opening bell, following