UK Stocks-Factors to watch on August 21
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on August 21 Aug 21 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Friday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.03%.
* CONSUMER SENTIMENT: British consumer morale jumped to a two-year high this month as households became more confident about making major purchases, a survey showed.
* OIL: Oil prices fell slightly, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated U.S.-Iran war continues to disrupt supply from the key Middle East producing region.
* GOLD: Gold prices edged higher and were on track for a third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker dollar and U.S. Treasury's bond buyback move.
* METALS: Copper rose as the dollar weakened, but was headed for its first weekly decline in eight weeks, with London Metal Exchange inventories climbing and nearby price spreads narrowing sharply during the week.
* FTSE: The UK's FTSE 100 closed flat on Thursday, as gains in commodity-related stocks were offset by weakness elsewhere, led by a plunge in JD Sports shares after the company issued a downbeat forecast.
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(Compiled by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru)