Iseq falls as world markets volatile

World markets were mixed again yesterday with the Iseq losing much of the gains made on Friday as profit-taking took hold.

The Irish exchange ended the session 27.88 points weaker at 4,238.60.

In the financial sector bank stocks advanced overall with the exception of Permanent TSB Group, which was unchanged at 3.1c. AIB added 0.5c to 7.2c while Bank of Ireland gained 0.4c to 2.07c. Meanwhile, insurer FBD Holdings was flat at €16.65.