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2025-12-15 16:40:43
[UK Stocks Rise at the Start of the Week as Market Focuses on Central Bank Decision and Economic Data] ⑴ The FTSE 100 index in London rose 0.5% on Monday, nearing the 9700 level, moving in tandem with other major European stock indices. ⑵ Investors are focused on a plethora of economic data releases this week and policy decisions from several central banks, with the Bank of England expected to announce an interest rate cut. ⑶ Precious metals miners and retail stocks led the market gains. ⑷ Endeavour Mining and Fresnillo shares rose 3.8% and 3.7% respectively, ranking among the top gainers, mainly driven by rising gold prices. ⑸ Other miners such as Antofagasta and Glencore also rose 1.5% each, benefiting from higher copper prices. ⑹ Marks & Spencer and Burberry rose 1.6% and 1.5% respectively.
