FTSE

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has fallen heavily this morning, down about 41 points to 4903.70 points, affected by its counterpart in the US.

In London the FTSE 100 Index picked up 14.6 points to 4960.8 points at its close a short while ago.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index fell a further 27 points to 4946.20 points at its close a short while ago, after the US reported its trade deficit increased to a record $61bn.

In London this morning the FTSE 100 Index as retreated 17 points to 4,966.60 points, led by oil stocks including BHP Billiton.

Four days of gains have taken the FTSE 100 index to its highest level in a month, closing up 6.60 points at 4,983.60 today.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index is trying to claw its way back to the 5000 points mark, led by WPP.

In the UK markets, the FTSE 100 index has started a fraction higher, adding 3.3 points to 4,946.2 points in its morning session.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has lost a further 6.3 points to 4,894.4 points at its close.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has fed off positive trading in the US, adding about 30 points to 4930.2 points in its morning session.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has lost about