Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.
FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.
Gold hit a record high as Trump’s tariff threats fuelled safe-haven demand, despite Fed signals delaying U.S. interest rate cuts.
Gold dipped from record highs but rebounded as a weaker dollar supported prices. Trade war fears and economic uncertainty fuelled safe-haven demand.