LONDON ( The Deal) -- European markets opened mixed this morning, with some marketplaces returning to trading for the first time after a long Christmas break. London’s resources-focused FTSE100 index was up slightly, pushed up mining stocks. The miners took heart from forecasts of Chinese action to keep lending afloat in the new year, which might help to stabilize demand in their main export market. Must Read: 6 No-Brainer Tax Moves You Absolutely Want to Make by Dec.