FTSE gains as US interest rises fears eased

BHP Billiton and Anglo American has also advanced as copper prices gained. British Airways has climbed for a second day, following four days of losses, after US airlines reported higher earnings. Capita has climbed 35.5p, or 7.5%, to 510.25 after the UK's biggest supplier of administrative services said first-half profit was £61.3m compared with £50m in the year-earlier period. British Airways, Europe's third-largest airline, has risen 12.75p, or 3.6%, to 370. Southwest Airlines said second-quarter earnings more than doubled to $333m as it flew more passengers and raised prices. AMR, ...