Welcome rise for ISEQ

The Irish Stock Exchange was in buoyant mood today despite the dismal ESRI projections and worsening unemployment figures.

This rise was led by the financials, which were all up by at least 6%. Allied Irish Bank and Bank of Ireland both grew by 5c to finish on 81c and 66c respectively. Irish Life & Permanent showed the most impressive gain however, jumping 12c to €1.87.