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Banks are leading the way for the FTSE100 this morning, with concerns on US financials showing no sings of impact so far. The index is currently 22.10 points (0.37%) ahead to 5992.20.

A positive FTSE100 is defying the odds this morning amid 24-hours of strong losses to global stock markets. The blue chip index is currently 16.80 points (0.28%) ahead to 6024.40.

The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has fallen below 6,000 for the first time in over six weeks this afternoon after continuing problems among UK banks.

The FTSE100 is poised to dip under 6,000 this morning after some major losses to banking stocks in early trading. The index is currently 53.10 points (0.88%) lower to 6,000.40.

The FTSE100 has opened flat this morning as thriving insurance companies balance out losses to the mining and oil sectors. The index is currently just 8 points (0.13%) behind to 6060.10.

The FTSE100 has started in fine fashion this morning with oil, energy and mining stocks again sharing the spoils. The blue-chip index is currently 53.90 points (0.89%) ahead to 6123.50.

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London markets have opened solidly this morning with financials at the forefront of investor thinking. The FTSE100 is 9.60 points (0.16%) ahead to 6068.10.

The FTSE100 has started strongly this morning after the Bank Holiday break, with brewer SABMiller leading the index 19.10 points (0.31%) higher to 6106.40.

A rather sluggish start for the FTSE100 this morning as the mining sector gives up some of the strong gains made earlier in the week. The index is currently 27.20 points (0.44%) lower to 6154.40.