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The FTSE opened at 5,674.63, up 32.01 points (0.57%), on the back of positive employment figures from both the UK and US yesterday.

The FTSE was modestly lower in early Thursday trade following reports Greece may yet seek financial aid from the IMF because of disillusionment over the prospects of help from the EU.

Positive employment news and a strong showing from miners helped the FTSE set a 21-month high this afternoon.

The Dow Jones closed higher at 10611.81, up 44.51 points (0.42%), marking its third day of rises and its highest closing level since January 19.

The FTSE was sharply down in afternoon trading at 5609.61, down 30.96 (0.55%), as mining woes and disappointing US weekly jobs figures pared back yesterday's gains.

Hua An Asset Management has licensed the FTSE 100 index to create an ETF listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).

Martin Morris discusses the pros and cons of investing in structured product OEICs.

The FTSE 100 was up 11 this morning at 5,613 points, with financials peppering both sides of the gainers and losers tables.

FTSE Group has unveiled an index series designed to provide active returns based on components in its All-World index range.