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.
The FTSE 250 ended 262.48 points higher, a 1.2% increase, at 22,064.32, while the AIM All-Share rose 6.14 points, a 0.8% increase, to 792.47.
In European equities, the CAC 40 in Paris closed up 0.2%, and the DAX 40 in Frankfurt ended up 0.6%.
This progress came as President Donald Trump dialled down his rhetoric in the US-China trade spat, leading to a surge in gold prices.
President Donald Trump dialled down his rhetoric in the trade spat between the US and China.
Author's summary: Miners lead FTSE 100 gain.