NASDAQ:BIRD 15 April 2026

June 4, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.27% despite geopolitical tensions after US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire efforts faltered. The UK's construction sector is contracting at the fastest pace in six years, with the Purchase Managers' Index falling to 38.2 due to weak orders and economic uncertainty. New car registrations rose 7.1% year-over-year, marking the strongest May since 2019, though still below pre-pandemic levels. Rio Tinto shares dropped 2.79% following an RBC downgrade amid warnings of limited commodity upside linked to China's economy. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Prudential shares fell sharply after reports of tighter restrictions by Chinese authorities on mainland residents opening offshore accounts in Hong Kong, creating headwinds for banks with China exposure.