FTSE

London's leading share index is on course to record its best January performance since 1998, despite fears the UK economy could fall into a triple-dip recession later this year.

The FTSE 100 looks set to break the 6,200 level, the first time since May 2008, continuing the rally that has propelled markets since the beginning of the year.

The FTSE 100 has had the best start to a year since 1999 as investors pour billions back into global equities.

The FTSE 100 is nearing a two-year high once again today as investors continue to snap up cyclical names including the UK's semi state-owned banks.

The FTSE 100 has started to recover during this morning's trading, after its first poor finish since the start of the year on Monday.

The FTSE 100 has added to recent gains in early trading this morning, raising the prospect of the index posting its largest weekly gain since last December.

The FTSE 100's dismal week continued today as the UK's leading index fell to a four-month low, and remains on course to make a loss for the week.

US indices slumped overnight as prospect of politicians at loggerheads over the fiscal cliff continued to worry investors.

Poor interim results from Vodafone have pushed the FTSE 100 down 0.9% to a two-month low in morning trading.

London's leading share index has opened flat in early trading, with investors cautious as Greek default fears resurface.