Good economic news sparks FTSE rise

Improved economic confidence and a much-needed rally for BP shares ensured the London market ended the week on the front foot today.

Good economic news sparks FTSE rise

Improved economic confidence and a much-needed rally for BP shares ensured the London market ended the week on the front foot today.

Asian stock markets were higher and the FTSE 100 Index climbed 41 points to 5173.8 after China's export figures surged and US jobless claims fell, raising hopes that the world economy will weather the eurozone debt crisis.

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