FTSE 100 steady as energy lifts, miners slip
The FTSE 100 was little changed as BP and Shell rose 1.8% and 1.4% on higher crude, offset by precious-metals miners falling with gold prices after US-Iran ceasefire hopes faded.
The FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday, outperforming other European markets as gains in energy stocks offset weakness among precious-metals miners. 4%, respectively, supported by higher crude prices as hopes for a lasting US-Iran peace agreement faded. Iran indicated it could adopt a more aggressive military stance after negotiations stalled, while Washington ruled out extending the temporary ceasefire, adding to geopolitical uncertainty. 8%.
8% expected. Payroll employment increased by 83,000, well below the 129,000 forecast, suggesting some softening in labour demand. 1% year-on-year, broadly matching expectations.