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Strong losses for US financials overnight stung UK banking stocks upon opening this morning; driving the FTSE100 34.40 points (0.62%) lower to 5500.10.

Sluggish mining and bank stocks have dragged the FTSE100 lower this morning, currently 21.80 points (0.39%) down to 5520.

The FTSE100 has started well this morning with investors buoyed by lower oil prices and a strong Wall Street session on Friday. London's blue-chip index is currently 24.50 points (0.45%) higher to 5513.70.

A miner-led surge has driven the FTSE100 ahead in mid-morning trading, up 0.61% to 5519.80.

The FTSE100 is over 1% higher in mid-morning trading on a fairly volatile opening for many London blue-chip stocks. It is currently 58.40 points (1.1%) ahead to 5378.60.

The FTSE100 has rebounded from a sluggish opening for miners to sit comfortably in the black this morning, up 41.70 points (0.78%) to 5396.40.

The FTSE100 is almost level again this morning after a fairly volatile start to trading; currently 2.10 points (0.04%) lower to 5418.60.

Positive results news coupled with a 12-week low in oil prices has led to a fast start for the FTSE100 this morning. London's blue-chip index is following the US and Asian lead, up 70.30 points (1.32%) to 5389.50.

The FTSE100 has edged into the black in mid-morning trading after strong losses to bank stocks led to a sharp early slide. London's blue-chip index is currently 1.80 points (0.03%) higher to 5314.40.

The FTSE100 has opened slightly lower this morning as poor news for Ryanair and a higher oil price smacks the aviation sector. London's blue chip index is currently 5.10 points (0.1%) down to 5347.50.