World Bank comments spur markets

Markets across the euro zone moved further ahead yesterday, following on from World Bank comments suggesting that global economic growth will increase its pace in 2014.

The ISEQ was no different breaking the 4,800 ceiling for the first time since 2007 closing up 34.38 points to finish on 4,817.42.

The financial sector again saw plenty of retail activity with Permanent TSB showing the largest gain up 1.7c circa 21% to finish on 9.8c. AIB also showed a profit adding 0.4c to finish at 15.2c while, conversely, Bank of Ireland retracted 0.4c to close on 30.5c. While Irish insurer FBD holdings slipped back 15.5 cent to close on €19.145.

The construction sector had a positive day also as both major showed gains.