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General · 2 June 2026

FTSE 100 Goes Up After Mining Gains

FTSE 100 Goes Up After Mining Gains

Higher share prices can affect pensions and investments held by many people. London’s main stock index climbed 0.4% on 2 June, ending three days of losses, while the FTSE 250 added 0.8% as mining companies benefited from stronger base metal prices and investors watched possible peace efforts involving the United States and Iran. Oil prices moved lower during trading.

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