Market again in the shade

THE ISEQ Index closed in negative territory again yesterday ahead of interest rate decisions today from the European Central Bank and Bank of England.

The Dublin exchange decreased 100 points to 9,578.

AIB fell a further 31c yesterday following its AGM. Bank of Ireland dipped 19c to €15.99. Anglo Irish was 18c worse off at €16.88. Irish Life and Permanent was 31c lower at €19.44.