The FTSE 100 index in the UK remained steady as investors held back due to lack of triggers. Expectations of a Fed rate cut in December and signs of a Ukraine peace deal supported sentiment. The index fluctuated between 9,697.21 and 9,719.41, gaining 0.1% to reach 9,703.15. Weir Group rose 2%, while IMI, Pershing Square Holdings, EasyJet, and Polar Capital Technology Trust increased by 1-1.25%. Rolls-Royce Holdings also saw gains, while Whitbread dropped nearly 5%. UK car production fell 23.8% in October to the lowest level since 1952 due to a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover.

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