Europe

The FTSE 100 fell 50 points, or just under 0.9%, in early trading on Tuesday as investors got their first opportunity to act on a disappointing US jobs report on Friday.

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Q2 OUTLOOK

London's leading share index edged closer to the 6,000 barrier today, as financials put the FTSE 100 on track for its sixth straight session of gains.

The UK economy is perpetually subjected to shocks and pressures, rendering hopes of maintaining financial stability indefinitely "over-optimistic", Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Paul Fisher said last night.

RISK ON?

Ministers have been urged by an influential committee to draw up a plan of action to help the country cope in the event of a eurozone collapse.