Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress

FTSE 100 Makes Steady Progress

Miners prosper as gold miners Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining leapt 9.1% and 11% respectively.

The FTSE 100 recouped some of Friday’s losses, closing up 15.40 points, 0.2%, at 9,442.87, while gold soared once more.

President Donald Trump dialled down his rhetoric in the trade spat between the US and China, contributing to the market's steady progress.

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

Author's summary: Miners drive FTSE 100 progress.

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

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