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London markets are once again relying on the mining sector to keep afloat this morning; the FTSE 100 is currently 10.60 points (0.17%) ahead to 6222.50.

London markets have opened ahead this morning with the FTSE 100 up 13.70 points (0.22%) to 6234.30, despite some poor figures filtering through from Alliance & Leicester.

The FTSE 100 has started well this morning with the retail and mining sectors again topping demand, the index is currently up 37.20 points (0.6%) to 6241.90.

The FTSE 100 is beginning to claw back some of the sharp fall recorded on opening this morning with retailers at the forefront of gains. The index is currently 19.40 points lower (0.31%) to 6241.60.

The FTSE100 closed up 45 at 6,261 today after a strong performance from housing-related stocks including Persimmon (up 32.00) and Wolseley (up 33.50).

The FTSE100 sailed through the 6,200 mark to close the week up 128 at 6,215.

The FTSE100 was up 39.50 at 6126.80 aided by positive news from the US and strong performance by the banking sector.

The FTSE100 closed a volatile week up 40.7 to 6091.4, boosted by travel stocks.

The FTSE100 closed the week above the 6,000 mark for the first time in February which should help boost investor confidence in troubled times.