Dow Jones

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has picked up about 30 points to 5258.50 in its morning session, led by Hilton Group.

The FTSE 100 index is finally making gains for the first time in a week, as a report from the Office of National Statistics suggests the economy has grown faster than expected.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index continues its poor run, shedding a further 20 points this morning to 5272.50, led by Royal Dutch Shell.

In the UK the FTSE has declined for a third straight day, albeit by no more than 2 points to 5344.20 at its close.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has climbed 20 points to 5366.60 points this morning, after a two day losing streak in the back end of last week.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has declined for a second day, leaking a further 12.80 points to 5345.80 at its weekend close and led by Carnival.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has retreated a further 10 points to 5348.60 this morning, led by British Airways.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has slipped 15.10 to 5362.40 this morning led by Prudential.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed lower for the first time this week, shedding 19 points to 5358.60, paced by Carnival.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has reached 5377.50 points at its close today, after adding a further 13.80 points, led by Man Group.