Economics / Markets

Financials got slammed in London today as oil prices continue to rise and global economy concerns mount. The FTSE 100 closed on 6586.10, a drop of 135.50, or 2.02%.

The FTSE 100 is struggling this morning on the back of a poor start for financials, the index is currently 44.20 points lower, or 0.66%, to 6677.40.

The FTSE maintained a strong start to finish the day up 62.6 points, or 0.94%, to 6721.60.

The FTSE 100 has opened brightly this morning, climbing 1.7 points, or 0.03%, to 6660.7.

In London, markets closed down as mining shares suffered from low metal prices, and the FTSE 100 was down 47 points, or 0.7%, to 6,659.

In London, markets fell in early trading as several firms announced profit figures and the FTSE 100 was down 25.5 points, or 0.38%, to 6,680.5.

The FTSE rose 44.7 points, or 0.67%, to 6706p this afternoon.

The FTSE rose 42.3 points, or 0.64%, to 6703.6p this morning.

The FTSE rose 84.9 points, or 1.29%, to 6661.2p this afternoon.

The FTSE rose 1.3 points, or 0.02%, to 6577.6p this morning.