Economics / Markets

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 34.1 points, or 0.55%, to 6,126.8, as the mining sector suffered heavy losses.

In early trading, the FTSE 100 is down 27.5 points, or 0.45%, to 6,133.4 despite a strong start by Standard Life following takeover speculation.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 23.9 points, or 0.39%, to 6,160.9 as a late rally by energy stocks limited losses.

The FTSE 100 is up 7 points, or 0.11%, 6,191.8, as lower oil prices and in-favour finance stocks are boosting buyers.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 33.70 points, or 0.54%, to 6,180 points today after a gloomy performance from drug companies.

The FTSE 100 has started the day up 22.5 points, or 0.36%, to 6,237.1, led higher by a strong oil and mining sector.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 32.1 points, or 0.52%, to 6,214.6 to hit a new five and half year high.

The FTSE 100 is slightly up in early trading with a rise of 8.9 points, or 0.14%, to 6,191.4, as a lack of company news is keeping investors on the sidelines.

The FTSE 100 index has ended the day up 16.4 points, or 0.27%, to 6,182.5, shrugging off a weak mining sector during a bumpy trading session.

The FTSE 100 is flat in early trading with a small drop of 0.2 points to 6,165.9 as investors wait for company results to be announced.