2025.12.3008:58:45UTC+00FTSE 100 Rebounds on Tuesday

On the final full trading day of 2025, the FTSE 100 posted a modest increase, largely fueled by a recovery in mining stocks as precious metals experienced a price uplift. Early trading saw gold and silver futures rise, which buoyed the sector's overall sentiment. Fresnillo emerged as the leading performer on the index, surging 2.8%, while other prominent mining companies like Anglo American, Antofagasta, and Glencore recorded advances ranging from 1% to 1.7%. Given the holiday-shortened week, trading volumes were expected to remain subdued, with UK markets closing early on Wednesday and remaining closed on Thursday for the New Year festivities. Despite the session's subdued nature, the FTSE 100 has enjoyed a robust year, appreciating nearly 21% in 2025. This upward trajectory has been propelled by robust performance in defense stocks amid enduring geopolitical tensions, alongside strength in both the mining and banking sectors. The index is poised to achieve its fifth consecutive annual increase, outperforming Europe's STOXX 600 and major US market indices.