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Pound hits near five-year high as dollar jitters unsettle markets Gold prices jumped in the same session, hitting a record high of about £4,115 an ounce ($5,267), as investors moved away from the dollar

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GBP/USD hits four-year high as tariff escalation crushes US Dollar | FXStreet The Pound Sterling (GBP) soars during Tuesday’s North American session as the US Dollar (USD) continues to weaken due to trade tariff escalation ahead of the first Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary polic...

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🇬🇧📈 Pound Sterling strengthens after UK Q3 GDP confirms +0.1% growth, matching estimates. GBP/USD trades near 1.34 as the USD softens ahead of US GDP data. BoE signals gradual rate cuts, while Fed remains cautious.

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FTSE 100 today: Index rise lifted by earnings; pound holds $1.34 Investing.com -- British stocks gained on Thursday, boosted by earnings as Currys and Grafton shares rose, while the pound fell but held the $1.34 level. As of 1258 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the British GBP/USD fell 0.04% against the dollar to 1.34. DAX index in Germany rose 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France fell 0.3%. BoE survey shows steady price expectations, softer hiring; eyes gilt repo reforms British companies maintained steady price inflation expectations in August while showing softer hiring trends, according to a Bank of England survey released Thursday. The Decision Maker Panel survey, which gathered responses from 2,126 participants between August 8 and 22, revealed that realized annual own-price growth increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7% in the three months to August. Year-ahead own-price inflation expectations remained unchanged at 3.7%, suggesting businesses anticipate pricing pressures to stay stable over the next 12 months. In a separate development, the Bank of England released a discussion paper on Thursday exploring potential reforms to strengthen the UK gilt repo market. The paper, developed with the Financial Conduct Authority and input from HM Treasury and the UK Debt Management Office, examines two key measures: expanding central clearing of gilt repo transactions and implementing minimum haircuts on non-centrally cleared gilt repo transactions. FTSE movers: Currys surges on sales jump, Jet2 slumps on late bookings, Grafton gains on outlook 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Currys PLC (LON:CURY) shares jumped 21% after the British electrical retailer reported a 3% increase in group sales over the first 17 weeks of its financial year. The company said sales were supported by strong demand for air conditioners, fans, and gaming products during the hot summer. Currys also announced the launch of a £50 million ($68 million) share buyback program, which will start immediately. This follows a previously declared £25 million cash dividend. In other market news, Jet2 PLC (LON:JET2) shares sank more than 13% after the airline and tour operator reported later summer bookings and weaker flight-only pricing in its annual general meeting trading update. The company noted that for summer 2025, demand has shifted later in the season, with late bookings becoming more prevalent since July. Analysts have cut earnings forecasts in response. Grafton Group PLC (LON:GFTU_u) shares rose after the building materials distributor confirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, citing a recovery in recent trading. The company posted revenue of £1.25 billion in the first half, a 10.1% increase from a year earlier, with like-for-like sales up 2.4%. Adjusted EBIT rose 9.5% to £91 million, slightly ahead of expectations. International Public Partnerships reported a sharp increase in profit before tax for the first half of 2025, with earnings rising to £142.6 million from £16.7 million a year earlier. The FTSE 250-listed infrastructure investment company said its net asset value rose 1% to £2.74 billion as of June 30, compared with £2.71 billion at the end of 2024. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Genus PLC (LON:GNS) reported higher annual profit and record cash flow after securing U.S. approval for its gene-edited pigs, the first of their kind cleared for the food supply chain. For the year ended June 30, 2025, adjusted profit before tax rose 24% to £74.3 million from £59.8 million. WAG Payment Solutions PLC (LON:WPS), or Eurowag, affirmed its full-year outlook after reporting first-half revenue above expectations. The company posted a 15% year-on-year increase in first-half net revenue to €162 million, coming in 4% above consensus. Eurowag shares slipped 2% in early London trading. Safestore Holdings Plc (LON:SAFE) reported a 5.7% year-on-year increase in group revenue for the third quarter at constant exchange rates, with like-for-like group revenue rising 3.4%. In the U.K., revenue climbed 2.8% on a like-for-like basis. Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) plans to place about 3,000 employees, the bottom 5% of its 63,000 staff, at risk of dismissal as part of a major performance shake-up, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The initiative is designed to lift efficiency and comes as CEO Charlie Nunn finalizes a strategy to cut costs and diversify income. BT Group PLC (LON:BT) shares slipped after BofA Securities cut its rating on the company to "neutral" from "buy," arguing that the stock has reached full valuation following a sharp rally this year. 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FTSE 100 today: opens lower as UK inflation surprises; pound steady,Ithaca report Investing.com -- British stocks opened lower on Wednesday, while the pound held steady as U.K. inflation rose more than expected in July, with the broader European market also trading in the red. As of 0708 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 fell 0.2% and the British pound rose 0.03% against the dollar to slightly below 1.35. DAX index in Germany slipped 0.9%, the CAC 40 in France dropped 0.5%. U.K. inflation rises to 3.8% in July U.K. consumer price inflation increased to 3.8% in July from 3.6% in June, according to official data released Wednesday. The figure came in slightly above the consensus forecast of 3.7%. Energy prices were a major factor in the inflation rise, with fuel price inflation improving from -9.0% in June to -6.7% in July. This change added 0.1 percentage points to the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI). Services inflation also pushed the headline figure higher, increasing from 4.7% to 5.0%. This exceeded the Bank of England’s forecast of 4.9%. The services inflation rise was partially attributed to unfavorable base effects in communications and restaurants/hotels sectors. Ithaca Energy doubles production, raises 2025 outlook Ithaca Energy PLC (LON:ITH) reported a significant increase in first-half earnings and upgraded its 2025 outlook, driven by higher production and improved cost efficiency. The North Sea oil and gas producer achieved average production of 123.6 kboe/d in the first half of 2025, more than doubling from 53 kboe/d in the same period last year. The company’s adjusted EBITDAX climbed to over $1.1 billion, up from $533 million in the first half of 2024. At the same time, unit operating costs decreased to $17.5/boe from $27.3/boe. Lion Finance delivers record H1 profit, boosts shareholder returns In other earnings news, Lion Finance Group PLC (LON:BGEO) announced a half-year dividend of GEL 5.10 per share and approved a GEL 98 million share buyback program. The financial group reported second-quarter profit of GEL 513.2 million, representing a 19.4% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Lion Finance’s first-half profit rose 28.4% year-on-year to GEL 1.03 billion, with return on average equity reaching 27.9%. The company’s profit before one-off items was GEL 513.2 million for the quarter and GEL 1.03 billion for the half-year. (This story will be updated) Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if BGEO is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

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FTSE 100 today: Index flat, pound gains; mixed U.K. earnings keep markets in check Investing.com -- British stocks were largely unchanged on Tuesday, while the pound strengthened, as U.K. companies delivered a mixed bag of earnings results. As of 1153 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose 0.04% and the British pound rose over 1% against the dollar to above 1.34. Meanwhile, DAX index in Germany fell 0.5%, the CAC 40 in France rose 0.1%. PageGroup (LON:PAGE) shares fall as profit plunges on weak hiring demand PageGroup shares dropped 3.7% after the recruiter reported first-half pre-tax profit plummeted to £0.2 million from £27.7 million a year earlier. The steep decline came as weaker hiring demand and restructuring costs weighed heavily on results for the six months ended June 30. Revenue fell to £798.4 million from £898.0 million, while gross profit dropped to £389.7 million from £444.1 million. Operating profit declined to £2.1 million from £28.4 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 0.0 pence, compared with 5.3 pence in the first half of 2024. Entain lifts FY profit outlook on strong online growth In other market news, Entain (LON:ENT) raised its full-year profit guidance after reporting an 11% increase in first-half underlying EBITDA to £583 million. The growth was driven by strong online performance and a 35% revenue surge at U.S. joint venture BetMGM. Bellway posts £42M net cash, housing revenue up 17% on higher completions Bellway (LON:BWY) swung to a net cash position of £42 million at the end of fiscal 2025 from net debt of £10.5 million a year earlier. The homebuilder completed 8,749 homes in the year ended July 31, up 14.3% from 7,654 a year earlier, with housing revenue increasing 17% to more than £2.76 billion. Spirax shares surge after H1 earnings beat forecasts Spirax Group (LON:SPX) shares jumped more than 15% after the industrial thermal energy and fluid technology company posted first-half 2025 earnings that beat expectations by 5%. The company reported EBIT of £159 million, above consensus forecasts of £151 million. Genuit shares drop as FY outlook unchanged despite higher H1 sales Genuit Group (LON:GENG) shares fell more than 7% after the company maintained its full-year earnings guidance despite posting higher first-half sales, with cost pressures and limited market growth affecting the outlook. Derwent London slides on flat H1 earnings Derwent London (LON:DLN) shares dropped more than 5% after the company posted flat first-half 2025 earnings and reaffirmed its rental growth guidance despite higher vacancy and results that missed some analyst forecasts. With BWY making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed BWY alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including BWY, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is BWY poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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Bank of England tensions mount - Split BOE vote sets stage for more pound gains The pound could extend its recent gains in the wake of the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, according to strategists at TD Securities. * BOE cuts bank rate by 25 bps to 4.00% as expected in August policy decision * BOE governor Bailey: It is clear that the balance of distribution today was to cut rates * BOE governor Bailey: Pay growth has come in lower than what we thought it would be * investingLive European FX news wrap: BoE delivers a hawkish cut * BOE governor Bailey: Important that we do not cut the bank rate too quickly or too much The move, which took the bank rate lower in a narrow 5–4 vote, was accompanied by a notable split among policymakers, with four members favouring no change. TD Securities said the lack of urgency for additional easing, reflected in the vote split and the BOE’s overall tone, is lending support to sterling. * “We see further sterling upside in the remainder of the year,” the bank wrote in a note to clients. The currency’s outlook is also being underpinned by expectations of U.S. dollar weakness. TD forecasts the Federal Reserve will cut rates two to three times before year-end, which would narrow the interest rate differential and add to upward pressure on GBP/USD. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

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FTSE 100 today: Index flat after earnings flurry; pound drops further to $1.32 Investing.com -- British stocks were mixed on Thursday after a busy day of corporate earnings that delivered notable gains for shares of Rolls-Royce (OTC:RYCEY) and Rentokil, even as the pound extended its decline. The blue-chip index FTSE 100 closed flat, and the British pound fell 0.1% against the dollar to 1.32. DAX index in Germany dropped 0.8%, the CAC 40 in France fell 1.1%. FTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce, Standard Chartered , Next jump on upbeat results; Shell, Unilever weigh Standard Chartered PLC (OTC:SCBFF) (LON:STAN) reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by strong performance in its wealth management and global trading divisions. The bank announced a $1.3 billion share buyback program that will begin immediately and declared an interim dividend of 12.3 cents per share. In other corporate news, Shell PLC (LON:SHEL) (AS:SHEL) beat analyst expectations with second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.26 billion, though this marked a decline from $6.3 billion in the same period last year. The energy company will maintain its share repurchase program at $3.5 billion for the next three months, continuing its streak of buybacks at or above $3 billion for the 15th consecutive quarter. Next PLC (LON:NXT) raised its full-year profit guidance for the third time in five months after reporting second-quarter full-price sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year, exceeding its forecast of 6.5%. The British fashion retailer benefited from warm weather and disruption at a key competitor affected by a cyberattack. Rentokil Initial PLC (LON:RTO) shares jumped over 8% after reporting first-half adjusted profit before tax of $444 million, slightly above the consensus estimate of $439 million. The company also reported stronger sequential growth in its U.S. pest control business. HALEON PLC (LON:HLN) shares fell about 1.3% after the company lowered its full-year organic revenue growth forecast, citing weaker performance in North America that impacted first-half results. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON:RR) shares surged more than 8% after raising its full-year profit guidance and reporting a 50% increase in first-half underlying operating profit to £1.7 billion, driven by stronger margins and higher service volumes in Civil Aerospace and Power Systems. Anglo American (JO:AGLJ) PLC (LON:AAL) reported a 20% drop in first-half underlying earnings to $3 billion, down from $3.7 billion a year earlier, as weaker rough diamond demand and lower copper production affected results. Unilever PLC (LON:ULVR) reported a 3.7% drop in first-half diluted earnings per share to €1.42, while operating profit fell 10.6% to €5.3 billion as costs rose from the separation of its Ice Cream business. Just Group PLC (LON:JUSTJ) stock soared 68% after agreeing to be acquired by a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd for 220p per share, representing a 75% premium to its previous closing price. Pets at Home Group PLC (LON:PETSP) lowered its profit guidance for fiscal year 2026 due to weaker-than-expected market conditions, though first-quarter retail like-for-like sales showed improvement with a 3.0% decline compared to the previous quarter’s 5.5% drop. British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) PLC (LON:BATS) reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected first-half results, with shares rising more than 1%. The company expects to reach the upper end of its 2025 revenue growth target of 1% to 2% at constant exchange rates. London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LON:LSEG) reported strong first-half results with total income, excluding recoveries, rising 7.8% on an organic constant currency basis to £4.49 billion, slightly ahead of the 7.5% consensus forecast, supported by robust demand for its financial data services.

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FTSE 100 today: Index, pound drop; Centrica gains on Sizewell C stake;Compass rise Investing.com -- British stocks fell on Tuesday but stayed above the 9,000 mark, while the pound also edged lower, with the main headline in the U.K. being the government’s approval of the Sizewell C nuclear plant. As of 1230 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 fell 1% and the British pound dropped nearly 1% against the dollar to 1.34. DAX index in Germany fell 1.2%, the CAC 40 in France dropped 0.9%. U.K. borrowing surges past forecast Britain’s government borrowing came in higher than forecast in June, driven by elevated inflation that pushed up debt servicing costs, official figures showed on Tuesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing stood at £20.7 billion ($27.88 billion) last month. UK govt approves £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear plant The U.K. government gave approval for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk, a £38 billion ($51 billion) project that ranks among the country’s largest infrastructure developments in decades. The British government will maintain a 44.9% stake in the project, making it the largest shareholder. Canada’s La Caisse pension fund will hold a 20% stake, while Centrica (OTC:CPYYY) PLC (LON:CNA) will control 15% and Amber Infrastructure will own 7.6%. Shares of Centrica rose over 4% after the news. The project has secured financial backing from both U.K. and international investors, with La Caisse representing a significant foreign investment in British energy infrastructure. Compass Group shares rise on raised guidance Shares of Compass Group (LON:CPG) climbed more than 4% after the British food services provider raised its full-year earnings forecast and announced a €1.5 billion acquisition to strengthen its European presence. The company reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 8.6% for the period ended June 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of 7.7%. This represented an acceleration from the 7.7% growth achieved in the second quarter. Alongside its quarterly results, Compass revealed plans to acquire Vermaat Group for €1.5 billion, a strategic move aimed at expanding its operations across continental Europe. Kier Group shares fall as CEO Davies announces departure Investing.com -- Kier Group (LON:KIE) shares fell more than 5% after the company announced that Chief Executive Andrew Davies will step down at the end of October. The leadership change was revealed alongside a trading update in which the construction and infrastructure services company reported strong full-year performance, with both revenue and profit expected to be in line with board expectations. Davies will be succeeded by Stuart Togwell, who currently serves as the Group Managing Director of Construction at Kier. Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) to acquire Vicebio for up to $1.6 bln French pharmaceutical company Sanofi (EPA:SASY) has agreed to purchase U.K.-based vaccine developer Vicebio in a deal worth up to $1.6 billion. The acquisition structure includes an upfront payment of $1.15 billion, with potential additional payments of up to $450 million that are contingent on meeting specific development and regulatory milestone achievements. Greencore shares jump on strong Q3 revenue growth Shares of Greencore Group (LON:GNC) PLC ADR (OTC:GNCGY) rose over 10% after the food-to-go manufacturer reported robust third-quarter performance with revenue growth accelerating to 9.9%, up from 6.6% in the first half of the year. The company attributed the improved performance to new business wins and favorable summer weather conditions. The revenue growth included a 3.1% contribution from inflation recovery. Greencore’s underlying volume growth reached 1.9% even when excluding the positive impact of new contract wins. This growth rate outperformed the wider grocery market, which expanded at just 0.7% during the same period. Mitie Group reports revenue growth in Q1 FY26 Mitie Group PLC (LON:MTO) reported a 10.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reaching £1.28 billion, supported by 8% organic growth. The company attributed the strong performance to new contract wins, project delivery, and pricing adjustments. Facilities Management revenue grew by 7.3%, while the higher-margin Facilities Transformation division saw a 12.8% increase, both compared against strong results from the previous year. The company stated it remains on track with its cost initiatives designed to offset unrecovered National Insurance cost pressures. Admiral shares drop as FCA flags claims issues Shares of Admiral Group Plc (LON:ADML) declined after the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the motor insurance sector still needs to improve its claims handling practices. The regulator’s review concluded that higher premiums are largely due to rising external costs, not increased profit margins for insurers. Argentex (LON:AGFX) interim CEO steps down Argentex Group PLC said that Interim Chief Executive Officer Tim Rudman stepped down and left the board on Monday. The foreign exchange services firm also confirmed that its board has decided to appoint administrators for the Company and some of its other group subsidiaries. ME Group shares rise on record first-half profit growth ME Group International PLC (LON:MEGPM) shares climbed over 1% after the instant-service equipment company reported record first-half profitability for the six months ended April 30, 2025. The company’s profit before tax increased 13.3% to £34.0 million compared to the same period last year. Revenue grew 2.3% to £153.8 million, or 4.7% on a constant currency basis. EBITDA rose 3.9% to £53.2 million, with EBITDA margin improving by 0.5 percentage points to 34.6%. Before you buy stock in SASY, consider this: ProPicks AI are 6 easy-to-follow model portfolios created by Investing.com for building wealth by identifying winning stocks and letting them run. Over 150,000 paying members trust ProPicks to find new stocks to buy – driven by AI. 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FTSE 100 today: Index gains; Pound continues rally; Ryanair rises Investing.com -- British stocks edged higher on Monday amid a mixed session for European markets, while the pound continued its rally against a weak dollar. The blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the British pound gained 0.6% against the dollar to 1.3450. DAX index in Germany closed flat, the CAC 40 in France dropped 0.3%. Ryanair (LON:0RYA) shares soar after Q1 profit doubles Ryanair (IR:RYA) shares rose over 6% after the airline reported a first-quarter profit of €820 million, exceeding analyst expectations by more than €100 million. The profit marked a 128% increase from €360 million in the same period a year earlier. The strong performance was driven by higher fares and tight cost control. Ryanair’s average fares increased by 21%, while passenger traffic rose 4% to 57.9 million during the quarter. Revenue climbed 20% to €4.34 billion, with scheduled revenues up 26% to €2.94 billion and ancillary revenues growing 7% to €1.39 billion. Mony Group reports rise in H1 adjusted EPS, maintains guidance Mony Group plc reported a 4% increase in adjusted basic earnings per share to 9.3p for the six months ended June 30, compared to 8.9p in the same period last year. The British company raised its interim dividend by 1% to 3.3p per share and maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance within its previously published range of £137 million to £150 million. Group revenue grew 1% to £225.3 million during the first half of the year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 2% to £75.1 million. Profit after tax rose to £45.6 million from £44.1 million in the comparable period. Basic earnings per share increased to 8.6p from 8.3p a year earlier. Hamptons cuts U.K. 2025 rental growth forecast as demand cools Hamptons has reduced its forecast for 2025 rental growth in Britain to 1% from 4.5% as rental demand slows more than anticipated, the company announced Monday. The property company attributed the cooling demand to falling mortgage rates, which have enabled renters, particularly more affluent ones, to purchase homes instead of continuing to rent. Data from Hamptons showed that rents on newly-let properties across Britain increased by just 0.4% year-on-year in June, marking the slowest growth rate since August 2020. U.K. online market for used goods set to hit £4.8 billion New research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research shows that last year, two-thirds of U.K. shoppers bought second-hand products online. Commissioned by Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), the study highlights the fast-growing demand for pre-owned goods in the UK. Sales in this sector are expected to climb to £4.8 billion in 2025, up from £4.3 billion in 2024.

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FTSE 100 today: Stocks higher, pound fluctuates around $1.36 amid tariff jitters Investing.com -- British stocks gained on Wednesday, while the pound fluctuated around $1.36 amid fresh tariff worries. As of 1237 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose about 1% and the British pound gained 0.1% against the dollar to over 1.35. DAX index in Germany gained 1.2%, the CAC 40 in France rose 1.2%. BoE warns of high financial market risks despite easing The Bank of England warned that financial market risks remain high despite easing tensions following the U.S. decision to pause implementing tariffs announced in April. In its mid-year review of financial stability risks, the central bank highlighted persistent threats from geopolitical tensions, growing global trade and market fragmentation, and rising pressures on government debt. FTSE 100 mining stocks slide on Trump’s 50% copper tariff threat London-listed mining stocks fell in early trading after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 50% tariff on red metal imports. Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) shares dropped 2.6%, Hochschild Mining (LON:HOCM) fell 3.4%, while Glencore (OTC:GLNCY) (LON:GLEN) and Anglo American (JO:AGLJ) (LON:AAL) both declined more than 2%. Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) (LON:RIO) decreased 0.7%. In contrast, U.S.-based copper producer Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) rose 2.5% in premarket trading, matching its gain from the previous session. U.K. builders fall after £100M settlement Seven U.K. housebuilders agreed to pay £100 million ($135.9 million) toward affordable-housing programs following a Competition and Markets Authority investigation into information sharing practices. The companies involved - Persimmon (LON:PSN), Berkeley (LON:BKGH), Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW), Bellway (LON:BWY), Barratt Redrow (LON:LON:RDW), and Vistry - offered commitments to address the regulator’s concerns. On Wednesday, Persimmon shares slipped 0.2%, Taylor Wimpey fell 0.8%, Bellway lost 1.3%, Barratt and Redrow each dipped 0.2%, and Vistry edged down 0.4%, while Berkeley rose 0.5%. Merck to buy Verona Pharma for $10 billion In pharmaceutical news, Merck (NSE:PROR) announced it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Verona Pharma (NASDAQ:VRNA) for $107 per American Depository Share, valuing the transaction at approximately $10 billion. The acquisition will add Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4, to Merck’s cardio-pulmonary pipeline and portfolio. WPP (LON:WPP) slumps after cutting annual forecast WPP shares were down over 12% after the advertising group cut its full-year revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker-than-expected trading in June that contributed to a steeper first-half decline. The company now expects 2025 like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs to fall between 3% and 5%, a significant downward revision from its earlier guidance of flat to a 2% decline. The company cited macroeconomic pressure and lower net new business as key factors behind the revised outlook. Hunting lifts dividend growth target, plans buyback In other corporate news, Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) reported strong first-half 2025 performance with EBITDA growth of about 16% year-over-year to approximately $68-$70 million. The precision engineering group’s growth was driven by robust contributions from its OCTG product group. Hunting announced an increase in its targeted annual dividend growth from 10% to 13% and plans to launch a share buyback program of up to $40 million following its half-year results publication on August 28. The company maintained its full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance of approximately $135-$145 million, with a projected year-end cash position of $65-$75 million before the share buyback and any potential acquisitions. Jet2 profit climbs 12% JET2 reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit, driven by demand for its affordable holiday packages and flights. The company said its current trading is in line with expectations, though travelers continue to book their holidays closer to departure dates. The package holidays firm noted that "customers’ eagerness to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing overseas holiday in the sun remains strong." Young’s like-for-like sales rise as warm weather boosts pubs Pub operator Young & Co reported benefiting from the long period of warm and sunny weather in the UK so far in its financial year. The company said like-for-like sales were up by 7% for the 14 weeks to July 8, with the weather particularly benefiting its riverside pubs and those with gardens. This sales growth comes against a tough comparator from the previous year, when the Euro 2024 football tournament was held. New report says Reeves must rethink fiscal rules In policy news, a new report from the Productivity Institute and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research suggests Chancellor Rachel Reeves should revamp her fiscal rules to revive productivity. The analysis argues the existing design is damaging the investment needed to generate long-term economic growth and tax revenue. The report recommends Reeves should mandate a minimum level of public investment, around 4%-5% of GDP, and set out a path for government consumption as soon as the upcoming autumn budget. CMA accepts £100 mln pledge from builders Separately, the U.K.’s competition regulator has accepted an offer from seven homebuilders to pay £100 million to back building affordable housing. This follows a probe by the Competition and Markets Authority into suspected breaches of antitrust rules by the companies. (This story will be updated)

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FTSE 100 today: Index opens flat amid latest trade developments; pound above $1.36 Investing.com -- British stocks were little changed at Tuesday’s open amid a recent tariff update from U.S. President Donald Trump, as investors looked ahead to further developments on trade deals. As of 0732 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose 0.01% and the British pound gained 0.3% against the dollar to over 1.36. DAX index in Germany rose 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France dropped 0.2%. Latest on Trump and tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump extended his trade agreement deadline to August 1 through an executive order signed Monday, leaving room for flexibility if partners propose changes. He emphasized the date isn’t set in stone and could shift depending on ongoing talks. Trump also revealed new tariff rates for 14 countries, warning key allies like Japan and South Korea that 25% duties could be enforced without agreements. SIG (LON:SHI) drops as demand stays weak; new CEO appointed Shares of British building materials supplier SIG PLC fell more than 3.4% on Tuesday, ranking among the top FTSE 250 losers. The company said it had not seen a meaningful pick-up in demand during the first half and remained cautious about the second half. Still, it expects full-year underlying operating profit to match market consensus and named Pim Vervaat as its new CEO. Meanwhile, Glencore (LON:GLEN) shares rose 1.6% on Tuesday after J.P. Morgan resumed coverage of the company with an "overweight" rating. The bank set a £3.60 price target for December 2026, suggesting a potential 20% upside. The brokerage pointed to improving production, capital returns, and the company’s strategic flexibility as key factors for its positive outlook. J.P. Morgan noted that Glencore has underperformed the MSCI Europe index by 45% since May 2024, primarily due to weak operational results and a decline of more than 25% in coal prices. (This story will be updated)

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