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Mining stocks rise but FTSE starts lower Mining stocks rise but FTSE remains lower
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(Open): The FTSE 100 starts the week with modest falls despite gains for leading mining companies. (Noon): The FTSE 100 remained lower at lunchtime despite extended gains for leading mining companies. A gloomy economic report from the CBI, which cut its growth forecasts for the economy, did not help the mood.
Anglo American was up 3% to lead the list of risers. Antofagasta, Fresnillo and Rangold followed with smaller gains. Giant South African miner Lonmin rose 4% after it reported a return to profit thanks to cost savings. Anglo American added to its earlier 3% rise to stand 6% higher. Antofagasta and Fresnillo also built on earlier rises.
Insurance giant Prudential was the main loser, with a fall of 2%. Giant South African miner Lonmin piled on the gains to 18% after it reported a return to profit thanks to cost savings.
The FTSE 100 was down 36.92 at 6,101.58 points. The FTSE 100 was down 27.44 at 6,111.06 points.
The pound was flat against the dollar at $1.4367 but was down 0.01% against the euro at €1.269. Both Brent and US light crude rose 2% to $48.86 and $47.31 a barrel.
The pound was flat against the dollar at $1.4352 but was down 0.22% against the euro at €1.2675.