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2025-09-12 15:50:48
[FTSE 100 Index Gains for Two Consecutive Days, Led by Strong Gains from Mining Stocks] ⑴ The FTSE 100 Index rose on Friday, extending its gains for a second consecutive trading day, with mining stocks as the primary driver of gains. ⑵ Fresnillo's share price surged by approximately 4%, Antofagasta and Endeavor Mining both rose by over 2%, Glencore rose by nearly 2%, and Rio Tinto rose by over 1%. ⑶ Gold prices hit a record high, while broader metal prices strengthened, providing strong support for the mining sector. ⑷ In corporate news, Vodafone announced a partnership with UEFA and UC3 to support men's and women's football, a move expected to boost its brand exposure in European sports. ⑸ Regarding economic data, UK GDP remained flat month-over-month in July, in line with market expectations; the three-month rolling growth rate also met expectations, reaching 0.2%. ⑹ However, industrial production and manufacturing output unexpectedly declined, and the trade deficit widened slightly more than market expectations.
