Market analysis

Diageo reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $19.6bn on 6 August, alongside a $1bn cost-savings plan and $1.2bn restructuring programme under new chief executive Dave Lewis. Explore third-party DGE price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

BT Group is a UK telecommunications company whose shares went ex-dividend on 6 August 2026, as Ofcom reviewed a proposed Openreach fibre discount scheme. Explore third-party BT.A price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Taylor Wimpey is a UK housebuilder that reported higher revenue but lower underlying operating profit in its half-year results on 31 July 2026, alongside reduced guidance. Explore third-party TW. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

IAG reported a 16% fall in second-quarter profit on 31 July 2026 and cut its 2026 capacity outlook to flat, citing higher fuel costs and softer travel demand. Explore third-party IAG price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Markets end the week with caution as geopolitical tensions dominate the narrative ahead of the start of earnings season.

Oil jumps higher as Trump announces the ceasefire deal with Iran is over, reintroducing the Hormuz risk-premium into markets.

European indices take advantage of lower energy prices as the ECB stays ahead of the curve on inflation.

Markets focus on the latest economic data as central banks reiterate they are data-dependant at the ECB forum in Sintra.

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Copper is trading near early-July highs after the US confirmed a temporary refined import exemption and a phased 15% tariff from 2027. Explore third-party Copper price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Cocoa is a soft commodity shaped by West African supply, weather conditions, inventories and demand from chocolate manufacturers. Explore third-party Cocoa price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Markets face the latest US CPI data and Warsh's testimony before Congress as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.

The ECB is expected to keep rates on hold but forward guidance could be the key as geopolitical risks rise again.

Sterling dominates the FX space as relative rate differentials favour the British currency

The US Dollar Index reflects the dollar’s value against major currencies, with recent moves shaped by Fed policy, trade data and US-Iran tensions. Explore third-party DXY price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Markets focus on the latest economic data as central banks reiterate they are data-dependant at the ECB forum in Sintra.

XRP traded near $1.10 in late July 2026 as inflows into US spot XRP ETFs moderated as markets await the Federal Reserve’s 28–29 July policy meeting. Explore third-party XRP price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Ethereum is the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, with July price action shaped by spot ETF inflows and Federal Reserve policy signals. Explore third-party ETH price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Bitcoin traded near $62,939 on 13 July 2026, with July ETF inflows, Fed policy expectations and Middle East tensions shaping sentiment. Explore third-party BTC price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

XRP moved below $1.20 during June’s crypto sell-off, while Ripple’s 1 billion XRP escrow unlock kept supply in focus. Explore third-party XRP price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.