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    London stocks edge higher on boost from miners

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    Posted on September 22, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    London stocks rose as mining gains offset auto losses. Investors await economic data and Fed comments. Gold miners led the rise.

    Table of Contents

    • Market Overview and Sector Performance
    • Mining Sector Gains
    • Automobile Sector Declines
    • Economic Influences and Investor Sentiment

    London Stocks Rise as Mining Shares Offset Auto Sector Losses

    Market Overview and Sector Performance

    (Reuters) -London stocks closed modestly higher on Monday, as gains in mining shares helped offset losses in automakers, while investors awaited key economic data and comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials.

    Mining Sector Gains

    The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 0.11%, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 rose 0.07%.

    Automobile Sector Declines

    Precious metal miners rose 6.1%, the most among sectors, as gold hit a record high on rising expectations of a more dovish rate path in the U.S. [GOL/]

    Economic Influences and Investor Sentiment

    Gold miner Endeavour Mining climbed 6.9% to the top of the FTSE 100 while Hochschild jumped 8.4% among midcap stocks.

    Other miners, including Glencore and Rio Tinto rose about 2% each, while the broader industrial metal miners index gained 1.6%.

    However, gains were kept in check as British automobiles and parts stocks fell 2.3%, tracking losses in the broader European automobile sector after Porsche scaled back plans for its electric vehicle rollout, prompting the luxury sports car maker and its parent Volkswagen to slash their 2025 profit outlooks.

    British luxury carmaker Aston Martin and automotive parts supplier Dowlais Group slipped 1.5% and 2.5%, respectively.

    Sterling's strength against the dollar also limited gains in export-oriented firms, as investors paused after Friday's selloff driven by UK fiscal concerns.

    The Bank of England left key interest rates unchanged last week as it contended with sticky inflation and uncertainty around jobs and growth.

    Caution dominated broader sentiment after a report on Friday showed Britain’s borrowing exceeded official forecasts, adding pressure on finance minister Rachel Reeves ahead of her November budget.

    London-listed airlines declined due to delays at European airports following a reported cyberattack. EasyJet, British Airways owner IAG and Wizz Air fell between 1.3% and 3.2%.

    British food ingredients maker Tate & Lyle fell about 6.4%, the most on the FTSE 250, after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to "underweight" from "equal-weight".

    Investors were watching for remarks from the newly appointed Fed governor Stephen Miran later Monday, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak on Tuesday after last week's 25-basis-point rate cut.

    (Reporting by Sanchayaita Roy in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid and Kevin Liffey)

    Key Takeaways

    • •London stocks rose slightly, driven by mining sector gains.
    • •FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices saw modest increases.
    • •Gold miners led the sector with significant gains.
    • •Automobile stocks fell due to European sector losses.
    • •Investors are cautious ahead of economic data and Fed remarks.

    Frequently Asked Questions about London stocks edge higher on boost from miners

    1What is the FTSE 100?

    The FTSE 100 is a stock market index that represents the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, based on market capitalization.

    2What are mining shares?

    Mining shares are stocks of companies involved in the extraction of minerals and resources, such as gold, silver, and other precious metals.

    3What is a dovish rate path?

    A dovish rate path refers to a monetary policy stance where a central bank is inclined to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth.

    4What is investor sentiment?

    Investor sentiment is the overall attitude of investors toward a particular market or asset, often influenced by economic news and market trends.

    5What is the impact of currency strength on exports?

    A strong currency can make exports more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially reducing demand for goods produced in that country.

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