Risers and Fallers

FTSE 100 movers: Miners, Diageo rally; BP and Shell hit by weaker oil prices

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 06 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 2.2% at 10,441.41 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Gold miner Fresnillo and miners Antofagasta and Anglo American all rose as gold and copper prices advanced.

BA and Iberia owner IAG also flew higher as oil prices tumbled, allaying concerns about fuel costs.

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