A new pay deal for AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot and the fallout from yesterday’s US inflation shock are among areas of focus for London traders.
Astra’s AGM takes place this afternoon and includes a vote on a new remuneration policy that will increase the potential rewards for the FTSE 100’s best paid CEO.
The outlook for interest rate cuts is also in the spotlight, with the European Central Bank’s latest policy decision due at lunchtime.