Uncertainty over interest rates brings rally to a halt

THE London market’s recent rally came to a halt yesterday as investors looked to secure profits at the start of a crucial week for economic news.

With speculation increasing he US Federal Reserve may decide not to cut interest rates today, trading was dogged by uncertainty.

As a result investors preferred to cash in on last week's 246 point improvement, sending the FTSE 100 Index 100.8 points lower to 4221.6.