The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were lower on Tuesday, with Wall Street gaining after early losses, as traders digested the latest EU inflation figures. Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone fell slightly from 2.6% in May to 2.5%, amid declining energy prices.
Official figures from Eurostat showed that core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was unchanged at 2.9%. Meanwhile, prices in British…