FTSE 100 Index rises by 1.2%

The FTSE 100 Index rose 1.2% as Shell, BP and Barclays stocks increased by more than 2% on Tuesday.

International Airlines Group (IAG) who own British Airways soared by 6%, to 237.7p and Rolls-Royce stands at 3% on Tuesday to 654.6p.

Anglo American stocks is now 33.6p to 1846.6p whilst Glencore increased by 3% to 237.1p.

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IG chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp said, “It was almost inevitable that risk appetite would recover somewhat after the cataclysmic selling and doom-laden commentary of the past week.

“Stocks have rallied off their lows as investors seize on comments that indicate negotiations over tariffs are beginning.”

Beauchamp added, “The focus is now on the data to see how tariffs are affecting the economy. This week’s US inflation print is too early, but with earnings season rapidly approaching we may get a chance to see how companies are dealing with the new reality.”