FTSE 100 gets boost as Antofagasta jumps 20% following Trump win

Global markets also on the rise

Tom Eckett
clock • 2 min read

The FTSE 100 is on the rise again this morning after commodity stocks and financials were given a boost by Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 US Presidential Election.

Mining companies led the way out in morning trading, with Antofagasta topping the table with a 20% rise to trade at 770p by 11.30am GMT, while Glencore and Anglo American were up 6.5% and 4.9% respectively. Meanwhile, banks were also among the strongest performers, with Royal Bank of Scotland up 6% to 204p, Barclays 5.7% higher, and Standard Chartered reporting a 5.4% rise. It was a good morning for asset managers and insurance companies, too, with Legal & General, Aviva and Schroders up 5%, 4.4% and 4.3% respectively.  Update: Dow Jones hits near-record high as financials soar on ...

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