Shares in London soared higher on hopes that politicians could hammer out a deal to ease the eurozone debt crisis by next week.

Moves across Europe to bolster the region’s banks and economies sparked a second day of strong gains for shares in London.

European markets saw more volatility today as traders digested a multitrillion-pound emergency plan being drawn up to rescue the euro.

BRITISH stocks climbed for the fifth day in six amid speculation the US Federal Reserve may announce more stimulus measures to help drive the world’s largest economy.

European markets slumped deep into the red today as renewed fears over the continent’s debt crisis rocked banks across the continent.

Takeover moves provided the main interest for the London market today despite economic worries hindering progress for the wider FTSE 100 Index.

The FTSE 100 sunk to its fourth losing session in a row today as under-fire BP took another tumble into the red and US growth figures disappointed.

BP shares were hit by another major sell-off today despite wider gains for the FTSE 100 Index.

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

The FTSE 100 Index broke a three-day losing streak today despite another turbulent session for beleaguered oil giant BP.

Shares in beleaguered oil giant BP slipped below the 400p level today during another see-saw session for London’s FTSE 100 Index.

The FTSE 100 Index fell almost 2% today as momentum faded following Monday’s 5% surge.

Chancellor Alistair Darling’s pre-election Budget did little for the London market today despite slightly better news on the public finances.

A fresh round of spending cuts from debt-laden Greece helped shore up market confidence today as fears of sovereign default eased.

Barclays set the pace on the London market today as it kicked off the UK bank reporting season with a bumper profits haul.

The London market finished off weak January trading with a surge today as better-than-expected US economic data boosted investor confidence.

The FTSE 100 Index was in the red today as possible Chinese lending curbs weighed on sentiment ahead of the latest round of US banking results.

London's FTSE 100 Index slid into the red today as jitters over the US economy overshadowed bumper profits at JP Morgan Chase.

The FTSE 100 Index enjoyed its second straight day of gains today as City dealing rooms got into the Christmas spirit.

London’s blue chip share index pushed into positive territory today after the Bank of England held steady on its monetary policy and financial firms climbed.

The London market struggled for direction today as the UK's Pre-Budget Report failed to shock while concerns continued over the world economic recovery.

London's stock market recovery continued apace today as a 1.6% gain took the FTSE 100 Index to a new 14-month high.

The London market gained more than 1% today as investors hailed the end of recession in the United States.

The London market followed Wall Street lower today amid more nerves over prospects for economic recovery.

London’s FTSE 100 Index was under more pressure today as recovery doubts put pressure on blue-chip stocks.

The London market fell back below the 5200 mark today amid falls for retailers and concerns over US earnings reports.

The FTSE 100 Index traded below 5000 today amid nerves that the recent surge in stock markets had run ahead of a fragile economic recovery.

The London market’s six-day winning streak came to an end today as Royal Bank of Scotland led blue-chip shares lower.

The FTSE 100 Index surged to another year-high today as commodities were buoyed by recovery hopes on both sides of the Atlantic.

Stock markets across the world plunged into the red today as jittery investors sold off stock amid fears over US consumer spending.

The FTSE 100 Index surged 2% today as miners posted big gains on positive global economic news.

AIB and Bank of Ireland led the sharp 4.5% drop on the Irish Stock Exchange in what was a dismal day for many Irish shares.

London's FTSE 100 Index slid back below the 4,000 mark today as nervous investors took advantage of recent rallies to head for the exit.

The FTSE 100 Index slid back below the 4,000 mark today as a poor opening on Wall Street depressed blue-chip stocks.

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The slide in European markets continued today as the FTSE 100 Index registered its lowest close for more than five years.

A reassuring trading update from insurer Aviva and better-than-expected results by oil major BP helped settle stock market nerves today.

London’s FTSE 100 Index staged a fight-back from fresh five-year lows today in a see-saw session for the UK’s leading shares.

Stock markets slumped today after more grim economic news from the US stoked fears that the world’s largest economy is plunging into a deep and protracted recession.

The FTSE 100 Index’s two-day revival came to a shuddering halt today as recession fears wiped £75bn from blue-chip stocks.

Another £33bn (€42bn) was added to the value of UK blue chips today as London’s leading share index extended yesterday’s relief rally.

The passing of America’s historic US bank bailout today will come as a relief to stock markets battered in recent weeks by fears over the financial crisis.

Blue-chip stocks endured a fourth day of losses today despite central banks across the world pumping in US$180bn (€124bn) in a bid to restore shattered confidence.

The UK's biggest companies slid to more stock market losses today in the worst week for the FTSE 100 Index for more than six years.