FTSE

The FTSE100 is almost level again this morning after a fairly volatile start to trading; currently 2.10 points (0.04%) lower to 5418.60.

In London, markets flourished with the FTSE up 101.5 points (1.91%) to 5420.70

Positive results news coupled with a 12-week low in oil prices has led to a fast start for the FTSE100 this morning. London's blue-chip index is following the US and Asian lead, up 70.30 points (1.32%) to 5389.50.

The FTSE100 has edged into the black in mid-morning trading after strong losses to bank stocks led to a sharp early slide. London's blue-chip index is currently 1.80 points (0.03%) higher to 5314.40.

The FTSE100 has opened slightly lower this morning as poor news for Ryanair and a higher oil price smacks the aviation sector. London's blue chip index is currently 5.10 points (0.1%) down to 5347.50.

The FTSE slumped slightly today, falling 9.70 points (0.18%) to 5352.60.

The FTSE100 has clawed back into positive territory this morning after more pain for US financials led to a poor start for the UK banking sector. London's blue-chip index is currently 0.60 points (0.01%) higher to 5362.90.

The majority of FTSE100 companies are struggling this morning with about 80% in the red so far. London's blue chip index is currently 44.90 points (0.82%) lower to 5405.

Falling crude oil prices and a strong financials sector has led to a fast start for the FTSE100 this morning, currently 1.28% ahead to 5432.70.

The FTSE100 has fallen sharply this morning after poor trading updates for Vodafone and pub company Enterprise Inns. London's blue-chip index is currently 77.20 points (1.43%) lower to 5327.10.