Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 Index continued to move upwards today, albeit only 4 points to 5113.20, by the markets close a short while ago.

In the UK, the FTSE 100 index has lost a point in early trading to 5107.80, led by BOC Group.

The FTSE 100 Index has added a further 18.70 points to 5109.10 at close of play today, led by ITV.

In the UK, the FTSE 100 Index has added a further 11 points this morning to 5,102, paced by ITV.

The FTSE 100 index advanced 46.7 points to 5090.4 points at its close a short while ago, led by BG Group and breaking a two-day oil stranglehold on the market.

Oil exploration firms today ally markets in the UK, reversing yesterday's fortunes, as stocks such as BHP Billiton and Shell Transport and Trading are buoyed by analysts interest in an ‘attractive' sector.

British Airways' plan to increases surcharges by up to 50% this month, on the back of record crude oil prices, grounded the FTSE for the start of the week.

The FTSE 100 index has shed 23.7 points to 5055.3 points this morning as rising oil prices have continued to weaken markets across the board.

A poor day spoilt an otherwise excellent week for the FTSE, as it shed 35.4 points to 5,079 points at its close a short while ago, led by Imperial Chemical Industries.

Crude oil is playing havoc with the markets, with the FTSE losing about 18 points to 5,096.30 points this morning, led by British Airways.