Economics / Markets

In London, stock markets saw a turbulent start to the day, with several peaks and troughs reached, with the FTSE 100 down 1.6 points (0.03%) to 6,213.9.

The FTSE100 sailed through the 6,200 mark to close the week up 128 at 6,215.

The FTSE100 was up 39.50 at 6126.80 aided by positive news from the US and strong performance by the banking sector.

In London, a turbulent day of trading ended with the FTSE 100 level at 6,087.3.

In London, markets fell in early trading as prospects for the housing market worsened, with the FTSE 100 dropping 15.4 points (0.25%) to 6,071.9.

The FTSE 100 closed flat for the second day in a row as retailers moved ahead on positive spending results, the index closed Wednesday down just 2.10 points (0.03%) to 6087.30.

The FTSE 100 has hardly moved from its overnight position as the mining and oil sectors are punished in early trading. The index is currently sitting on 6089.60.

In London, markets made a late rally after dipping in late trading and the FTSE 100 closed down slightly by 1 point (0.02%) to 6,089.4.

In London, stocks gained in early trading after oil companies announced good results and the FTSE 100 was up 34.2 points (0.56%) to 6,124.6.

Cairn Energy, which announced it had made a fresh gas discovery in India on Saturday, is helping cement the FTSE's place well over the 6,000 mark in early trading on Monday.