FTSE

After a disappointing day yesterday, the FTSE continues its decline, falling 16.60 points (0.31%) to 5399.00.

London's share surge has been halted this morning after the LSE was forced to suspend trading due to a computer glitch.

HBOs led the FTSE's decline as the index plummeted a huge 137.6 points (2.5%) to 5362.10.

The FTSE100 is in recovery mode this morning, with oil stocks leading the fightback from yesterday's sharp slide. London's blue chip index is currently 29.50 points (0.54%) higher to 5529.20.

The FTSE100 fell sharply upon opening this morning, as the leisure sector struggles on gloomy news from Punch Taverns. London's blue chip index is currently 41.70 points lower (0.74%) to 5579.

A sharp $8 drop in oil prices has revived London markets this morning, with the FTSE100 currently 28.60 points (0.51%) higher to 5631.40.

The FTSE100 slipped more than 1% early this morning as miners feel the pinch of lower metal prices. London's blue chip index has recovered only slightly to currently sit 47.50 points (0.84%) behind to 5589.10.

The FTSE100 has consolidated its position above 5,600 in a positive Friday opening, currently 24.80 points (0.44%) higher to 5626.

The FTSE 100 has plunged 24.60 points (0.44%) this morning to 5503.50, with mining and resources companies leading the fall.

Shares in London rallied after a sell off in early trading, with the FTSE 100 closing up 57.4 points (1.05%) to 5528.10.