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The FTSE 100 Index traded at its worst levels for the day as the market closed, down a massive 143 points, or 2.5%, to 5,563 points, led by a decline among miners.

The FTSE 100 index gained 36.5 points, or 0.6%, to 5,706 points today, helped by a rise in US stocks after two days of heavy losses, as concerns about inflation eased.

The FTSE 100 Index has lost 22.70 points, or 0.4%, to 5,647 points this morning, led by PartyGaming on reports two of its founders will sell 8% of the group.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 92.30 points, or 1.6%, to 5,670 points today, led by miners after US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke last night hinted at further interest rate rises.

The FTSE 100 Index has slipped 64.8 points, or 1.1%, to 5697.30 points this morning, led by BP after crude oil fell from a three-week high in New York.

The FTSE 100 Index ended flat today, down 2.50 points to 5,762 points, after an opening slide on Wall Street wiped afternoon gains.

The FTSE 100 Index has lost 22.60 points, or 0.4%, to 5742.00 points this morning, led by banks on speculation the European Central Bank will increase interest rates.

The FTSE 100 Index rose 14.90 points, or 0.3%, to 5,765 points today as BAA continued to gain ground.

The FTSE 100 index has risen 32.4 points or 0.6% to 5781.7 points this morning, led by financial stocks such as HSBC.

The FTSE 100 index rose 21.7 points or 0.4% to close at 5,746 points today, rebounding from earlier losses after a healthy start on Wall Street.