ISEQ up despite crisis

The Irish Stock Exchange ignored talks of economic doom today to post a gain of 23.12 points to finish on 2,798.47.
The banks all enjoyed gains. Despite the release of an interim statement that revealed a €13bn drain on deposits, Allied Irish Banks rose 2c to 44c. Irish Life and Permanent rose 21c to €1.15, and Bank of Ireland climbed 5c to 48c.