FTSE 100 powers ahead as mining giants surge while Europe struggles to keep up

FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.22% in morning trading, outperforming a subdued Europe-wide tape. Gains were driven by a rally in London-listed miners, partly offset by concerns about rising UK government bond yields and expensive oil.

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FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.22% in morning trading, outperforming a subdued Europe-wide tape. Gains were driven by a rally in London-listed miners, partly offset by concerns about rising UK government bond yields and expensive oil.