The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, ending a six-day losing streak as energy stocks led gains while investors continued to assess Middle East tensions and limited progress in US-Iran negotiations. Brent crude rose above $111 per barrel, with the Strait of Hormuz still largely restricted, keeping global trade flows under pressure. BP gained 1.1% and Shell rose 1%, with BP also reporting a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit driven by higher oil prices and trading gains despite caution on production. Lloyds Banking added 1.1% ahead of earnings, while HSBC, Unilever and BAT also provided support with gains. On the downside, Taylor Wimpey fell more than 4% amid weaker housing affordability and pricing pressure, while Anglo American dropped over 2.5% despite solid copper output following the restart of a Chilean operation. Barclays slipped after announcing a