Market analysis

Shell agreed on 3 August 2026 to sell around 500 megawatts of European onshore renewables assets to TotalEnergies as part of its portfolio changes. Explore third-party SHEL price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

National Grid announced plans to simplify its group structure on 3 August 2026, while continuing its previously outlined £70bn energy network investment programme. Explore third-party NG. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

BP reported second-quarter underlying replacement-cost profit of $5.73bn and agreed to acquire Woodside’s 70% stake in the Calypso gas project in August 2026. Explore third-party BP. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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.

Markets trade with some uncertainty as high inflation and a lack of progress in the Middle East cap the upside

Markets adapt to the new Federal Reserve under Warsh leadership as he offers little information in regards to forward guidance.

Markets await the first meeting from Governor Warsh to determine the likely path for interest rates.

News that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal and the Strait of Hormuz will re-open has reignited risk appetite in markets during a busy central bank week.

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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.

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.

Markets adapt to the new Federal Reserve under Warsh leadership as he offers little information in regards to forward guidance.

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.

Ethereum is the native token of the Ethereum network. In June 2026, ETH traded near the low-to-mid $1,700s as ETF flows and upgrade timing shaped sentiment. Explore third-party ETH price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Solana traded below $70 on 8 June 2026, with spot ETF inflows yet to offset wider crypto selling pressure and cautious macro sentiment. Explore third-party SOL price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.