Footsie makes shaky start to week

The latest rise in oil prices put pressure on investors today as the FTSE 100 Index fell sharply in a disappointing start to the week.

Footsie makes shaky start to week

The latest rise in oil prices put pressure on investors today as the FTSE 100 Index fell sharply in a disappointing start to the week.

With the cost of a barrel of oil testing August’s record high of $49.40, the Footsie reached mid-morning 32.4 points lower at 4545.7.

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