FTSE

The FTSE100 has opened in positive territory this morning as Barclays dominates the news early Monday. The blue chip index is currently 10.30 points (0.18%) higher to 5813.10.

The FTSE100 has is currently 1% lower in early trading despite firms under a rights issue given a timely boost by the FSA. The index is 59.30 points down to 5731.20.

The FTSE has had a much better day today, rising 1.17%, or 67.2, to reach an index value of 5790.50 following yesterday's slump of 104.

The FTSE100 has opened well this morning with financials and mining stocks leading a mini recovery for the blue chip index, currently 40.60 points higher (0.71%) to 5763.90.

Banking stocks suffered massive losses today, contributing to the FTSE100's 1.78% loss, as the index closed at 5723.30, down 104 points.

The FTSE100 has opened steady this morning despite sharp losses to homebuilders and retailers, the index is currently 3.90 points (0.07%) higher to 5831.20.

Building and banking stocks fuelled the continuing downward direction of the FTSE 100 today, as the index fell by 0.86% to 5827.3 at the close of trading.

Financials have continued yesterday's poor showing in early trading this morning, driving the FTSE100 down 32.90 points (0.56%) to 5844.70.

The FTSE had a disappointing day of trading today, finishing 0.49%, or 29.2 points down at 5,877.6.

London markets have opened steady this morning despite seeing Wall Street suffer one of its worst sessions in a year on Friday.