Economics / Markets

In London, shares failed to recover much ground after a sharp fall in early trading, and the FTSE 100 closed down 68.6 points, or 1.05%, to 6,459.3.

In London, shares fell in early trading as credit worries continued and the FTSE 100 was down 85.7 points, or 1.31%, to 6,442.2.

The FTSE was down 81.50 to 6527.90 with Northern Rock the worst of the bunch falling 8.61% to 186.90.

In London, markets fell slightly in early trading due to weak profit figures from some firms and a downturn in mortgage lending, with the FTSE 100 down 9.4 points, or 0.14%, to 6,600.

A tremendous tumble for consumer electronic retailer DSG International has led the FTSE 100 to a 1.02% fall today. The index closed 68.3 points down to 6609.4.

A bid offer for Scottish & Newcastle led to a surge for the FTSE at close of play today.

In London, markets rose in early trading as investors react positively to news that one Bank of England boss voted to lower interest rates, and the FTSE 100 was up 6.6 points, or 0.1%, to 6,620.9.

It was an up and down session for the FTSE 100 today, as leading stocks threatened to push the index in the black late on. It finally closed 30.2 points down, or 0.45%, to 6614.30.

STRONG earnings growth will continue to drive European markets, according to Tim McCarron, manager of the Fidelity European fund.

The FTSE 100 is fighting back this morning after sliding in early trading, currently 35.1 points down, or 0.51%, to 6609.4.