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The FTSE capped a disappointing day declining 29.4 points to 4910.4 points, paced by mining firms concerned about a weakening demand for oil.

In the UK a statement made by the US Federal Reserve concerning an increase in inflationary pressures has sabotaged stocks.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed a touch higher at its close, adding 3.80 points to 4,937.30 points, pegged back however, as it awaits tomorrow's interest rates outcome in the US.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has lost about 10 points to 4924.4 points in its morning session, paced by companies in the mining sector.

The FTSE 100 Index has closed around 10 points higher to 4933.5 points, thanks largely to Alliance UniChem.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has gained 13.8 points to 4937.1 points in its morning session.

Disappointing trading for Morrison and GlaxoSmithKline left the FTSE 100 index flat by close of business on Friday.

The FTSE 100 index has strengthened somewhat this morning, adding around 17 points to 4939.4 points, led by Corus Group.

London's FTSE 100 Index has declined 15.50 points to 4922.10 points at its close today, led by Morrison.

In the UK, the FTSE 100 Index has started poorly, shedding around 12 points to 4925.20 points in morning trading.