UK Stocks-UK Factors to watch on June 20

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20/06/2025 06:09

June 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Friday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.3%.

* CONSUMER: British consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level of 2025 as sentiment about the economy improved, but the threat of rising energy bills stemming from war in the Middle East is hanging over the outlook, a survey showed.

* AIR TRAVEL: Britain on Thursday updated its travel guidance to Lebanon, warning that those travelling to and from Beirut's airport may face disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East.

* OIL: Oil prices were on track to rise for the third straight week despite slipping on Friday.

* GOLD: Gold prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline.

* METALS: The most-traded copper contract prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange and London Metals Exchange were range-bound on Friday.

* FTSE .FTSE: London stocks dropped to an over two-week low on Thursday as the Bank of England left borrowing costs unchanged, while the raging conflict in the Middle East kept risk-taking in check.

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 (Compiled by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru)

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