India, July 21 -- U.K. stocks are mostly moving in a tight range on Monday as investors await progress in trade negotiations between the U.S. and the European Union, for clues about tariffs
According to reports EU member states are pressing the European Commission to prepare countermeasures, including tariffs on U.S. goods, restrictions on digital services, and limits on public procurement access.
Mining stocks are finding some support thanks to higher iron ore prices.
The benchmark FTSE 100, moving between 8,982.03 and 9,007.79, was down 9.81 points or 0.11% at 8,982.31 a few minutes before noon.
Anglo American Plc and Glencore are up 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively. Antofagasta is rising 2.7% and Rio Tinto is up by about 2.5%. Fresnillo i...