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FTSE 100 Live: UK Stock Futures Rise, Pound Eases on Busy Earnings Day
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
UK stock futures rose and the pound weakened as companies released quarterly earnings reports. The FTSE 100 index futures were up in early trading on a day when numerous listed companies reported financial results. Sterling declined against major currencies during the session. Specific earnings announcements and detailed market movements were not provided in the available information.