UK stocks: Factors to watch on October 6
EWU•The FTSE 100 was seen opening 0.3% higher on Tuesday. AstraZeneca plans to spend more than $1 billion in Massachusetts as part of its broader $50 billion U.S. investment plan, while oil, gold and copper prices moved slightly.
1. Market and company news
Britain’s FTSE 100 was seen opening 0.3% higher on Tuesday after rising on Monday. AstraZeneca said it would spend more than $1 billion in Massachusetts as part of its broader $50 billion U.S. investment plan.
2. Health and commodities
The head of the UK medicines regulator said AI-based medical devices will need constant monitoring after approval. Oil prices made slight gains as Middle East security concerns supported a geopolitical risk premium; gold eased as the dollar firmed and Treasury yields rose, while copper was marginally higher.
