- FTSE 100 flat.
- US PMI data better than expected.
- Chancellor in a tight spot ahead of Spring Statement.
- Shell doubles down on LNG leadership and shareholder payouts.
- Kingfisher profit guidance disappoints as cost pressures mount.
- Brent Crude gains gather steam- tariff shift demand positive but supply negative.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100 has opened flat today, pausing for breath despite strong gains on Wall Street yesterday. US markets are beginning...