UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 25

March 25 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.31%.

HSBC: HSBC HSBA.L is considering outsourcing some of its fixed income trading order flow to a third-party firm, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

HOUSING: Britain's government pledged 2 billion pounds ($2.58 billion) to build up to 18,000 social and affordable homes in England as part of its efforts to deliver 1.5 million properties by the end of parliament and boost economic growth.

BOE: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated his call for cooperation among the world's economies to resolve strains in the global trading system, which is facing upheaval from the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

OIL: Oil prices barely moved as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs.

GOLD: Gold edged down after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that not all of his proposed tariffs would take effect on April 2, boosting risk sentiment, while a Federal Reserve official signalled a cautious stance on rate cuts this year.

METALS: Copper prices in London edged higher on increased supplies amid concerns over potential tariffs, but a stronger dollar checked gains.

The UK blue-chip index .FTSE closed down 0.1% on Monday though gains in mining stocks kept losses in check, as investors awaited details of U.S. reciprocal levies.

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