U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down slightly on Monday, with stocks showing a mixed performance as investors analyze economic data. The index was down 0.1% at 9,710.60 points.

Mining companies saw positive gains, with Fresnillo up over 5% and other companies like Anglo American Plc and Glencore also climbing. Reckitt Benckiser gained about 2.1% while Melrose Industries dropped 5.6% after announcing a new CFO.

Data from S&P Global revealed that UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 in November 2025, showing growth in output and new orders stabilizing. Business optimism also saw an increase to a nine-month high.

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