The FTSE 100 finished higher on Monday in a relatively quiet day following some of the volatility seen during the last few weeks.Reopening optimism offset a drag from inflation-related fears giving the benchmark FTSE 100 index a 0.5% lift to close at 7,051.59. The more domestically-focused FTSE 250 also made ground, adding 0.4% to 22,483.73.The FTSE 100 traded higher despite miners' share prices b

UK stocks consolidated morning gains at lunchtime trading as reopening optimism offset a drag from inflation-related fears. At midday, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 0.2% at 7,033.37, while the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 also made ground, adding 0.15% at 22,434.11.The FTSE 100 traded higher despite miners' share prices being pulled down by falling iron ore prices as Chinese authoritie

UK stocks edged higher in early dealings on Monday, despite a drag from inflation-related fears, as local businesses continued to report a bounce back in trading activity following the easing of lockdowns.At 8.36 am, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 0.3% at 7,040.12 points, while the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 was 0.1% higher at 22,420.15.The FTSE 100 traded higher despite miners' share