UK shares edged slightly lower on Monday as investors prepared for key interest rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.

GBP/USD holds firm on Monday at around 1.3325, below the 200-day Simple Moving Average of 1.3329 as investors wait for the Fed’s monetary policy decision, which kept the US Dollar steady across the G10 FX board.

WBD stock jumped over 6% after Paramount launched a $30 per share all-cash bid, setting up a potential takeover battle just days after Netflix announced its own deal.

Silver prices are surging toward $60 an ounce. The white metal finally broke out to new all-time highs two months ago -- at least without adjusting for inflation.

We know that after the 6% pullback, we have some minor, but strong thrusts off of the recent low. And we know that there is a strong seasonal tailwind into 2026.