Gold steadies as US fiscal deficits and looming July 9 tariff deadline keep investors cautious ahead of key data.

FTSE 100 edged up, Spectris soared on KKR bid; Greggs and Bytes tumbled; Trump threatened Japan with steep tariffs.

Spectris accepts £4.1bn takeover from KKR, ditching Advent’s lower bid, shares rise on the news. After weeks of back-and-forth, Spectris (LSE: SXS) has found its suitor.

Greggs shares slump 14% after hot weather dents pastry sales, prompting a profit warning and fresh doubts over growth strategy.

FTSE 100 rose as energy stocks gained, Sainsbury, Kitwave, and Mpac fell on cautious outlooks and profit warnings.

Santander is buying TSB for £2.65 billion to bulk up in UK retail banking. It's a scale play, not a transformation.