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title: "FTSE 100 set to rise as HSBC earnings lift sentiment"
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# FTSE 100 set to rise as HSBC earnings lift sentiment

**Published:** August 4, 2026
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** Blogs, Technology, Technology, Media & Telecoms
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London stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors weigh renewed US-Iran diplomatic developments alongside another strong set of banking results from **HSBC**.

The **FTSE 100** is forecast to open around **35 points higher**, recovering some of Monday’s modest decline after Wall Street delivered another strong session overnight.

Investor attention remains firmly focused on the Middle East after US President **Donald Trump** said negotiations with Iran were continuing despite Tehran’s public denials. Trump described the talks as Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement, adding that discussions were centred on reopening the **Strait of Hormuz** and advancing Iran’s denuclearisation. Iran, however, insisted it was negotiating only with Oman regarding shipping access through the strategic waterway.

The uncertainty helped lift **Brent crude** back to around **US$85 a barrel**, recovering from Monday’s sharp decline.

Corporate earnings provided a more positive backdrop after **HSBC** delivered robust first-half results. The banking giant reported a **23% increase in pre-tax profit to US$19.5 billion**, driven by higher net interest income and stronger fee revenue. Earnings per share rose **31%**, while the bank maintained its interim dividend and announced a fresh **US$1 billion share buyback**, underlining confidence in its capital position.

Wall Street extended its rally overnight, with the **Dow Jones** gaining **1.3%**, the **S&P 500** advancing **1.5%**, and the **Nasdaq** climbing **2.2%**, supported by easing inflation concerns and continued strength in technology shares.

Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday. Australia’s **ASX 200** outperformed after stronger-than-expected household spending data, while Japan’s **Nikkei** edged lower and Hong Kong’s **Hang Seng** slipped despite modest gains in mainland Chinese equities.

Investors will now turn their attention to another busy day of corporate reporting, with results due from **BP**, **Coca-Cola Europacific Partners** and **Fresnillo**, while US trade, factory orders and JOLTS job openings data are expected to provide further insight into the health of the world’s largest economy.

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