UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 29
Aug 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening higher on Tuesday, with futures up 0.75%. * ANGLO AMERICAN: Chile's government sent officials to investigate accidents at two mines in South American country's metropolitan and Tarapaca regions and resulted in the deaths of three workers, it said on Sunday. * SHELL: Asia's top refiner, Sinopec Corp, not interested in acquiring Shell's refinery or petrochemical plant in Singapore, Chinese company's president said on Monday. * STANCHART: Standard Chartered said on Monday it was selling its global aviation finance leasing business to Saudi Arabia-based AviLease for about $3.6 bln. * OIL: Oil prices traded flat on Tuesday as worries that further possible U.S. interest rate hikes could pull down demand were countered by concerns a tropical storm off the U.S. Gulf Coast may impact supply. * GOLD: Gold prices gained on Tuesday as dollar and Treasury yields retreated from recent highs ahead of crucial U.S. inflation and jobs data this week that could define outlook for interest rates. * METAL: Copper prices rose on Tuesday, as dollar weakened ahead of a barrage of crucial U.S. economic data this week, while China's measure to support its stock market also lifted risk sentiment. * UK midcaps closed lower on Friday after Watches of Switzerland shares tumbled as Rolex bought retailer Bucherer, while comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did little to offer clarity on how long interest rates will remain high. * UK CORPORATE DIARY: BUNZL HY RESULTS FARON PHARMA HY RESULTS PURE TECH HY RESULTS * For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on: TODAY'S UK PAPERS > Financial Times > Other business headlines (Reporting by Hani Kollathodi in Bengaluru)
