Economics / Markets

A poor day on Wall Street is looming heavily on the FTSE 100 this morning, with the index down 36.3 points, or 0.55%, to 6594.6 in early trading.

In London, the FTSE 100 closed down after metal prices fell, down 81.8 points, or 1.22%, to 6,630.9.

In London, the FTSE 100 rose in early trading, up 9.5 points, or 0.14%, to 6,722.2.

The FTSE climbed 21.10 points, or 0.32%, to close at 6711.2p this afternoon.

The FTSE gained 24.80 points, or 0.37%, this morning, opening at 6714.9p.

The FTSE opened at 6666.3p this morning after leaping 31.1 points, or 0.47%.

In London, the FTSE 100 fell slightly in early trading despite rising metal prices and the index fell by 26 points, or 0.39%, to 6,647.1.

THE Bank of England has raised UK interest rates from 5.5% to 5.75%, its fifth rate rise in under a year.

The FTSE 100 closed up 33.3 points, or 0.5%, to 6673.1 today - on news British Airways' trans-Atlantic travel demand has fallen.

The race is on to snap up hotel stocks in London this morning, as news of Blackstone's $26bn deal to buy Hilton in the US filters through.