India, March 24 -- UK stocks are up in positive territory on Monday, in line with other markets in Europe, amid slightly easing worries about fresh U.S. tariffs. Investors are also digesting regional manufacturing and services sector activity data, in addition to tracking corporate news.
Investors await greater clarity on U.S. tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump said there will be "flexibility" on his reciprocal tariff plan and that he would discuss tariffs with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The benchmark FTSE 100 is up 22.02 points or 0.25% at 8,668.81 about half an hour before noon.
Mining stocks are notably higher, thanks to firm metal prices. Anglo American Plc, Glencore and Antofagasta are up 3.7%, 2.7% and 2.5%, respectively....