FTSE 100 boosted by BP and weak pound

The FTSE 100 rallied on Tuesday led by oil giant BP as the pound weakened and investors shrugged off concerns about eurozone economic growth.

FTSE 100 boosted by BP and weak pound

The FTSE 100 rallied on Tuesday led by oil giant BP as the pound weakened and investors shrugged off concerns about eurozone economic growth.

London's premier index closed 143.24 points, or 2.04%, higher at 7,177.37, while Germany's DAX rose 1.66% and France's CAC grew 1.54%.

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