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Spirax Soars, Miners Rally on US-China Trade Truce

8/12/2025

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Spirax shares soared following impressive interim results, positively impacting the FTSE 100.
Miners experienced gains due to a US-China trade truce, improving metals demand forecasts.
Market sentiment strengthened, evident in rising bank shares, particularly Standard Chartered and HSBC.
Oil giant Shell benefited from higher crude prices, contributing to its stock increase.

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Story summary

Spirax shares soared following impressive interim results, positively impacting the FTSE 100.
Miners experienced gains due to a US-China trade truce, improving metals demand forecasts.
Market sentiment strengthened, evident in rising bank shares, particularly Standard Chartered and HSBC.
Oil giant Shell benefited from higher crude prices, contributing to its stock increase.