Economics / Markets

The FTSE100 has opened slightly lower this morning as poor news for Ryanair and a higher oil price smacks the aviation sector. London's blue chip index is currently 5.10 points (0.1%) down to 5347.50.

The FTSE slumped slightly today, falling 9.70 points (0.18%) to 5352.60.

The FTSE100 has clawed back into positive territory this morning after more pain for US financials led to a poor start for the UK banking sector. London's blue-chip index is currently 0.60 points (0.01%) higher to 5362.90.

Shares in London lost much of the advances made in recent days, with the FTSE 100 falling 87.6 points (1.61%) to 5,362.3.

The majority of FTSE100 companies are struggling this morning with about 80% in the red so far. London's blue chip index is currently 44.90 points (0.82%) lower to 5405.

In London, market climbed on news of a potential takeover of HBOS banking group, with the FTSE 100 adding 85.8 points (1.6%) to 5,449.9.

Falling crude oil prices and a strong financials sector has led to a fast start for the FTSE100 this morning, currently 1.28% ahead to 5432.70.

The FTSE100 has fallen sharply this morning after poor trading updates for Vodafone and pub company Enterprise Inns. London's blue-chip index is currently 77.20 points (1.43%) lower to 5327.10.

London trading recovered from earlier setbacks to end the day on a positive note, with the FTSE 100 up 27.9 points (0.525) to 5404.3.

The FTSE100 has recovered well this morning after a slow start for financials, with miners spearheading the revival. London's blue-chip index is still in the red however, 9.50 points (0.18%) lower to 5366.90.