FTSE 100 Live: Asian shares rise, FTSE seen higher

Mining stocks underpinned an opening gain for London’s FTSE 100 in opening trade, helped by hopeful signs for China’s economy, the main market for the metals produced by the heavily weighted sector. Miners moved to the top of the leaderboard as the FTSE 100 added over34 points overall to 7512.52, a rise of 0.5%. Shares in the Restaurant Group gained over 2p to 50p after the owner of the Wagamama’s chain said it is disposing of its loss-making Lesiure business, which includes the Frankie & Bennie’s chain in deal with the Big Table Group.