UK Stocks-Factors to watch on December 31
Britain’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open lower, with futures down 0.2%. Oil prices are stable but projected to fall over 10% in 2025 due to supply exceeding demand. Copper is set for its largest annual gain since 2009, driven by supply concerns and demand from the AI sector. Gold remains steady, on track for its best annual gain in over 40 years, while other precious metals have declined as investors take profits. The FTSE 100 reached a record high recently, bolstered by gains in banks and commodity stocks, nearing its best annual performance in 16 years.
