FTSE 100 rises 0.5% as engineering stocks offset miner weakness

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday, gaining 56.32 points, or 0.5%, to finish at 10,572.24.

The index outperformed its European counterparts, buoyed by strength in engineering stocks which helped offset weakness in the mining sector.

44 points higher. The broad-based rise in London's mid-cap index suggests buying interest extended beyond the large-cap benchmark, though the specific drivers for the mid-cap rally were less detailed in initial reports.

The FTSE 250 also posted gains, ending the session 253.44 points higher.

The broad-based rise in London's mid-cap index suggests buying interest extended beyond the large-cap benchmark, though the specific drivers for the mid-cap rally were less detailed in initial reports.

This marks a continuation of the modest recovery seen in London markets over the past few sessions.

On Wednesday, the FTSE 100 rose 32.78 points, or 0.3%, to 10,461.63, supported by property stocks and housebuilders.