Economics / Markets

The FTSE 100 has struggled upon opening this morning, dragged lower by the resources sector.

The Dow Jones shot up on opening today, following the news Chrysler has staved off bankruptcy.

Miners were leading the FTSE 100 this morning as higher commodity prices continued to boost performance.

Wall Street trading got off to a rocky start today, with the Dow Jones fluctuating through the morning and up just 2.04 points (0.02%) to 8,766.53 shortly before 11pm.

The FTSE 100 leapt 0.5% this morning, with Lloyds Group showing strongly, despite rumours today of job cuts and branch closures.

Miners and banks weighed on the FTSE in early trading on Monday, the index dropping more than 43 points, or 0.98%, to 4,395.14.

On Wall Street, markets saw a turbulent morning, after figures emerged showing US employers cut over 300,000 jobs in May.

London markets were up this morning, with mining shares leading after two major players unveiled a joint iron ore venture.

Stocks in New York were mixed in early trading on Thursday as fears over the number of US unemployed calmed.

Britain's top share index rose in early trading on Thursday as investors eyed the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee's base rate vote later today.