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* FTSE 100 up 0.6%, FTSE 250 up 0.4%
* Miners, financials boost benchmark index
* IAG up on preliminary deal with pilots union
Nov 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 rose on Monday as
investors were hopeful that there would be some progress to end
the prolonged U.S.-China trade war, while British Airways-owner
IAG gained on securing a preliminary deal to end a dispute with
its pilots.
The FTSE 100 .FTSE increased 0.6% after rising more than
1% in the previous session, with global miners .FTNMX1770 and
Asia-focused HSBC HSBA.L providing the biggest boost, after
U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien said an initial
trade deal was still possible by the end of the year.
The FTSE 250 .FTMC was up 0.4% at 0817 GMT.
IAG ICAG.L rose 1.4% after British Airways and its pilots
union BALPA reached a preliminary agreement to end the pay
dispute that resulted in the first walkout by pilots in the
airline's history.