FTSE 100 Pares Early Gains; Mining Stocks Stay Firm

The FTSE 100 slipped toward the flat line by midday after a firm open as investors turned cautious ahead of the Bank of England's monetary policy meeting later this week. The move reflects positioning rather than any new data or corporate catalyst, with sentiment subdued but broadly neutral.

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The FTSE 100 slipped toward the flat line by midday after a firm open as investors turned cautious ahead of the Bank of England's monetary policy meeting later this week. The move reflects positioning rather than any new data or corporate catalyst, with sentiment subdued but broadly neutral.