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London's share surge has been halted this morning after the LSE was forced to suspend trading due to a computer glitch.

The FTSE100 is in recovery mode this morning, with oil stocks leading the fightback from yesterday's sharp slide. London's blue chip index is currently 29.50 points (0.54%) higher to 5529.20.

The FTSE100 fell sharply upon opening this morning, as the leisure sector struggles on gloomy news from Punch Taverns. London's blue chip index is currently 41.70 points lower (0.74%) to 5579.

A sharp $8 drop in oil prices has revived London markets this morning, with the FTSE100 currently 28.60 points (0.51%) higher to 5631.40.

The FTSE100 slipped more than 1% early this morning as miners feel the pinch of lower metal prices. London's blue chip index has recovered only slightly to currently sit 47.50 points (0.84%) behind to 5589.10.

The FTSE100 has consolidated its position above 5,600 in a positive Friday opening, currently 24.80 points (0.44%) higher to 5626.

The FTSE100 has opened lower this morning on a busy reporting day for UK listed companies; the index is currently 13.60 points (0.25%) behind to 5457.10.

The FTSE100 is more than 2% down this morning after renewed concerns for US financials sent Wall Street sharply lower overnight. London's blue chip index is currently 113.90 points (2.07%) down to 5391.70.

The FTSE100 has had a sluggish start to the week despite smart gains for the mining giants this morning. London's blue-chip index is currently 24.70 points (0.45%) behind to 5430.10.

Another strong start for mining stocks has driven the FTSE100 higher in mid-morning trading, up 66.30 points (1.22%) to 5514.90.