FTSE

The FTSE 100 is slightly behind this morning as the struggle continues for financials, the index is currently 23.60 points lower (0.36%) to 6474.20.

Miners have helped drive the FTSE to a strong end to the week as the FTSE100 rises 1.09% to 6,414.80.

For the second day in a row the FTSE 100 relinquished smart gains after dipping in late trading, closing Wednesday 0.08 points ahead (5.2%) to 6284.50.

The FTSE 100 is fractionally lower in morning trading despite a small rally from house builders and beleaguered lender Northern Rock.

Today's plan by global central banks to help ease the liquidity crisis led to an afternoon spark for the FTSE 100.

The FTSE 100 has opened nervously this morning, no doubt in reaction to the strong losses incurred on Wall Street overnight due to the Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

The FTSE 100 recorded its highest closing level since November 1 today, finishing the week up 69.3 points (1.07%) to 6554.9.

Housebuilders are setting a very solid foundation for the FTSE 100 this morning, leading the index to a 57.8 points (0.89%) jump, to 6543.4.

The FTSE100 had a strong start to the day, up 1.28% to 6,396.20, powered by good numbers from mining companies and housebuilders.

The FTSE 100 is surging ahead this morning led again by boisterous blue chips, up 61.8 points, or 0.97%, to 6410.9 so far.