UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 7
August 07, 2019 at 01:14 AM EDT
Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 1 point at 7,173 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. * HSBC GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT: HSBC Global Asset Management has appointed Nicolas Moreau as its new chief executive, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that he will join the $500 billion business in September. * OIL: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling at the start of the session, with the potential for damage to the global e