India, April 10 -- U.K. stocks got off to a rousing start on Thursday, lifted by strong global cues following U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 90-day pause of reciprocal tariffs on most U.S. trade partners, excluding China, to facilitate renewed trade negotiations.
The benchmark FTSE 100, which surged to 8,165.35, gaining nearly 500 points, was up 358.77 points or 4.67% at 8,038.25 a little while ago.
Barclays is up with a hefty gain of 11.6%. Melrose Industries is soaring 10.5%, while JD Sports Fashion and Intermediate Capital Group are up 9.7% and 9.5%, respectively.
Polar Capital Technology Trust, Anglo American Plc, Pershing Square Holdings, 3i Group, Informa, Mondi, IAG, WPP, Experian, Intercontinental Hotels Group, St. Jame...