The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.48% Higher
The FTSE 100 Index is picking up 51 points or 0.48 percent on Monday. Gains are led by Antofagasta (2.60%), Anglo American (2.50%) and Standard Chartered (2.50%). Biggest losers are BP (-1.74%), J Sainsbury (-1.06%) and Barratt Redrow (-0.98%).