FTSE 100 gains on hopes of stimulus, trade resolution

(Reuters) - UK blue-chips edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of monetary stimulus from central banks as economic growth slows because of a protracted U.S.-China trade war, while signs of a thaw in the dispute provided some relief to investors.The FTSE 100 was 0.6% higher by 0756 GMT, while the midcap index rose 0.7%. Asia-facing financials and mining heavyweights were powering gains for the main bourse after a report said China will introduce important measures to ease the negative..