UK Stocks-Factors to watch on November 25

Nov 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.13%

BP: BP's BP.L Olympic Pipeline system remained offline on Monday as the oil major along with state and local authorities continued probing what caused the leak near Everett, Washington. Major airlines have turned to contingency plans to minimize impact on flights during the busy Thanksgiving travel week.

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK: A Singapore court has cleared the way for a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered Bank [RIC:RIC:STANB.UL]over its alleged role in 1MDB fraud, liquidators seeking to recover the funds said on Monday.

OIL: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after rising in the previous session as concerns supply will exceed demand next year outweighed worries Russian shipments will remain under sanctions as talks to end the Ukraine war remain inconclusive.

COPPER :Copper rose on Tuesday, with traders weighing supply developments and record U.S. inventories against a quiet macro calendar and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's December interest rate decision.

GOLD: Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday to the highest in more than a week, brushing off a firm dollar, after dovish comments from Fed policymakers revived prospects of a U.S. rate cut in December.

FTSE 100: London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday, as consumer staples and industrials stocks weighed, while investors awaited the British government's highly anticipated budget this week.

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