The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday as optimism over renewed Middle East diplomacy pushed oil prices lower, offsetting weakness in the energy sector and boosting mining stocks.
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Tuesday 4th August 2026
Copper approaches $14,000/t as US imports and sulphuric acid supply issues tighten the market
FTSE 100 set to rise as HSBC earnings lift sentiment
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.
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Monday 3rd August 2026
Sulphuric acid squeeze reshapes copper supply as prices halve from peak
FTSE 100 Set to Rise as Oil Falls on Iran Peace Hopes
The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Monday, buoyed by renewed hopes for US-Iran diplomacy and a sharp fall in oil prices.
FTSE 100 Ends Week Lower After Setting Another Record High
The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record, as investors locked in profits following a strong week and rising global bond yields weighed
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Friday 31st July 2026
Capstone reduces acid use at its Mantoverde copper mine in Chile
FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as Sainsbury’s and NatWest Rally
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Friday morning, moving closer to the 11,000-point mark as strong gains from Sainsbury’s and NatWest lifted the index.
FTSE 100 Set for Higher Open as Amazon Sparks Global Tech Rally
The FTSE 100 is set to open higher on Friday after a powerful rally on Wall Street and across Asian markets, driven by blockbuster results from Amazon that reignited enthusiasm
FTSE 100 Slipped At Thursday’s Close After Record High
The FTSE 100 slipped at Thursday’s close after touching another record intraday high, as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and interest rate decisions from the Bank of England
SP Angel – Today’s Market View, Thursday 30th July 2026
Zijin and Allied Gold scrap $3.9bn takeover after Chinese regulators withhold approval
FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record High as UK Market Defies Global Uncertainty
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending its recent rally as investors continued to favour London’s heavyweight energy, banking and defensive stocks.