UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Date January 16
16/01/2026 05:01
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Friday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.08%. * HSBC: HSBC HSBA.L said it was undertaking a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as it moves to simplify its operations globally. * RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto RIO.L said it would supply copper that it leaches from an Arizona mine to Amazon.com AMZN.O for use in the tech giant's artificial intelligence data centers. * OIL: Oil prices fell on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as concerns about supply risks eased after the likelihood of a U.S. strike on Iran receded. * METALS: Copper prices fell, weighed by rising concerns over demand prospects in top consumer China following downbeat data and a lack of benchmark rate cuts. * GOLD: Gold extended its losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data dampened expectations of the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates sooner, and softening geopolitical frictions shrunk safe-haven demand for the metal. * FTSE: The UK's benchmark index closed at a record high on Thursday after upbeat data underscored the economy's resilience, while a strong earnings run boosted financials. * UK CORPORATE DIARY:
| Ninety One | N91.L N91.L | Q3 AUM update |
| MJ Gleeson | GLEG.L GLEG.L | HY |