UK markets hold ground as commodities and banks show resilienceUK equities moved modestly higher today, with the FTSE 100 supported by strength in mining stocks and a relatively stable showing from the financial sector. The gains came amid a backdrop of firm commodity prices and investor focus on macroeconomic signals from both sides of the Atlantic. A weaker US dollar and sustained geopolitical uncertainty have pushed up demand for hard assets, placing mining companies in a stronger short-term position. UK business indicators, including stronger-than-expected retail and purchasing manager data, have added some optimism to the outlook. Banking stocks, including Lloyds, have shown notable resilience in recent sessions, some reaching multi-month highs.