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In London, shares fell slightly in early trade, down 7.75 (0.18%) to 4,417.79 as mining shares fell back.

The mining sector is struggling in early trading this morning as platinum giant Lonmin unveiled its $457m rights issue.

In London, shares gained some ground through the afternoon as investors showed increased confidence in the banking sector

London markets surged forward this morning as better-than-expected results from RBS raised hopes the banking sector may be over the worst of the credit crisis.

The FTSE 100 continued its upward surge this afternoon, gaining 100.83 points, or 2.38%, to 4,344.05 as of 3pm.

The FTSE 100 has opened more than 2% higher in early trading with miners and banks seeing double digit percentage gains this morning.

The banking sector is powering a solid start for the FTSE 100 this morning, adding 21.22 points or 0.52% to 4117.62 by 9:30am.

Airline and travel companies are sliding in London this morning as the suspected Swine Flu pandemic sends shockwaves through global investors.

The FTSE 100 plummeted below 4,000 this afternoon as US stocks open sharply lower in early trading.

The FTSE 100 has opened flat this morning despite another strong start for the banks, with London's blue-chip index remaining at its Friday close of 4,092.80.