A gloomy forecast from the Bank of England compounded fears over the future of the eurozone and further knocked the confidence of investors today.

The London market reversed earlier gains to closed lower today as worries over surging oil prices and the economic crisis in Greece rattled investors.

London’s blue-chip index climbed above the 6000 barrier today as investors shrugged off higher oil prices and a new ratings downgrade for Greece.

The London market surrendered earlier gains as oil prices surged after fears that Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, could be rocked by a political uprising.

The FTSE 100 Index edged past the 6000 mark for the first time since June 2008 today in a last minute push before the market closed.

The FTSE 100 Index edged higher today as traders sat on the sidelines ahead of an expected interest rate hike in China this weekend.

The London market fell into the red today in the face of deepening concerns over a European debt crisis, with the banking sector bearing the brunt of the pressure.

BP outperformed its oil rivals in the FTSE 100 Index today after incoming chief executive Bob Dudley announced a raft of measures aimed at rebuilding the shaken company.

The FTSE 100 Index soared past the 5600 level today as stock markets worldwide rallied ahead of Tuesday's key meeting on interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.

The FTSE 100 Index was dragged lower by commodity stocks today as results from blue-chip miner Eurasian Natural Resources fuelled fears over the recovery.

London's FTSE 100 Index fell into the red today as the rally in the banking sector fizzled out and investors looked to secure profits from recent gains.

Stocks soared on both sides of the Atlantic today in a welcome rally spurred on by a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season.

Further signs of progress on BP’s attempts to plug the oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico drove a fresh surge in the company’s shares today.

The London market suffered more losses today as Greece’s debt turmoil and disappointment over earnings from mobile phone handset giant Nokia hit stocks worldwide.

Retail stocks pushed the FTSE 100 Index higher today as takeover speculation surrounded Argos owner Home Retail Group.

London’s blue chip share index soared almost 2% today amid encouraging news on the US housing market and a new record for gold prices.

Downbeat housing market data from the US sent London stocks into reverse today in a nervous session for the FTSE 100 Index.

London’s FTSE 100 Index secured its fifth day of gains today as blue chip stocks including British Airways drove the market higher.

The FTSE 100 Index drifted into the red today despite continuing optimism over many blue-chip retail stocks.

Further signs of life from the UK high street helped retail stocks surge up the FTSE 100 Index risers board today.

The London market soared more than 4% today as better than expected sales figures from retail giant Marks & Spencer helped lift spirits.