Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress

Market Update

Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress.

The FTSE 100 recouped some of Friday’s losses, closing up 15.40 points at 9,442.87, a 0.2% increase. Gold miners Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining saw significant gains, leaping 9.1% and 11% respectively.

In European equities, the CAC 40 in Paris closed up 0.2%, while the DAX 40 in Frankfurt ended up 0.6%.

This market shift comes as President Donald Trump has dialled down his rhetoric in the trade spat between the US and China.

No direct quote available.

Author's summary: Miners drive FTSE 100 progress.

more

London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-10-13

More News