Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:05:06 GMT
U.K. stocks rise despite weak factory output data
Share prices in the U.K. increased to the highest point in 5 weeks despite worse-than-expected manufacturing data. The FTSE 100 jumped 1.1% to 6,519.63 today after increasing 1.2% yesterday, while the index soared 2.6% last week. The rally was supported by a rise in mining companies' stocks and by central bank's commitment to maintain growth.