The London market slipped into losses today after a big jump in US oil supplies fuelled concerns over weak energy demand.

Fears over US consumers’ appetite to spend sparked a global sell-off today that sent the FTSE 100 Index tumbling 1.5%.

World markets took a hammering today as worries about US consumer confidence overshadowed figures showing Japan’s exit from recession.

The London market was dragged into the red today as financial stocks foundered on concerns over the banking sector.

The London market finished virtually flat today as no-change rate decisions from central banks in the UK and Europe failed to make an impact.

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

Grim annual figures from British Airways plunged the stock into the red today as the airline's woes overshadowed more stable trading elsewhere.

The rally on London’s FTSE 100 Index ground to an abrupt halt today as investors rushed to secure profits amid more gloomy news on banks after their recent bull run.

Investors shrugged off gloomy US output figures today as banking shares led a gain of more than 2% for the London market and swine flu fears took a back seat.

London’s FTSE 100 Index slipped into the red today as hefty falls among miners offset more progress in the banking sector.

The London market advanced steadily higher today as optimism lingered after last week’s rally.

The FTSE 100 Index slid more than 3% today amid more woes in the banking sector and fears of bankruptcy among major US carmakers.

Insurers were back in the red today after Legal & General slashed its dividend for the first time in the group's history and posted plunging profits.

The beleaguered London market took another hammering today as a late sell-off left the FTSE 100 Index down another 3% at a fresh six-year low.

The FTSE 100 Index slid as much as 3% today after nervous investors bailed out of Lloyds Banking Group and figures showed the US economy contracted at its fastest pace for more than a quarter of a century.

The FTSE 100 Index slumped to its lowest close for almost three months today as economic fears dogged blue chip stocks.

The London market sunk into the red today as Lloyds Banking Group suffered further misery in the wake of its shock HBOS profits warning.

The FTSE 100 Index remained broadly flat today as the Bank of England indicated further “unconventional” measures would be needed to combat the UK recession.

The FTSE 100 Index fought back from lows below the 4000 barrier today in the wake of figures confirming the official start of the UK recession.

UK blue chips were lent some Christmas cheer today as commodities boosted London's leading share index despite further dire news from the retail sector.

Stock markets rallied strongly today as investors looked to a fresh set of measures to help the ailing global economy.

Vodafone shares jumped another 7% after a post-results bounce for the mobile phone giant continued today.

The FTSE 100 Index jumped 8% today as hopes for another round of interest rate cuts led to the third biggest gain in the benchmark’s history.

A volatile session for the FTSE 100 Index saw blue chips claw back the worst of their losses today as a bright start on Wall Street cheered investors.

The London market finished the week with a flourish today after gloomy economic data fuelled hopes for an early cut in interest rates.

The London market failed to hold on to initial gains today, despite a boost from blue-chip banks in the wake of interim results from Barclays.

The FTSE 100 Index enjoyed its second winning session in a row today as news of a £5bn (€6.3bn) takeover move in the mining sector helped boost blue chips.

The London market broke its three-day losing streak today as strong gains from oil and commodity stocks offset another dire session for banks and property firms.

Fears of an interest rate hike in the US failed to stop the London market from reaching a four-month high today as blue-chips were buoyed by some positive trading updates.

The London market dropped back below the 6000 barrier today as concerns over house prices brought the recent rally to an end.

The FTSE 100 Index broke a week-long losing streak today as takeover talk in the property sector and early advances for US markets lifted blue-chip stocks.

The London market was in positive territory today as takeover rumours fuelled interest in property stocks.

Fresh fears over the US economy sent London’s leading share index spiralling more than 2.5% into the red today.

The FTSE 100 Index staged a big afternoon turnaround today as recovering bank stocks helped pull London’s leading shares into the black.

The London market broke a three-day losing streak today after property and retail stocks enjoyed a return to investor favour.

Nervy traders took money off the table today as the City of London positioned itself ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

The FTSE 100 Index lost more than 1% today despite the emergence of a potential saviour for troubled mortgage lender Northern Rock.

Northern Rock shares dived below £1 today after another sharp sell-off for the beleaguered mortgage bank.

The FTSE 100 Index endured a bumpy end to the session today after the release of widely-anticipated oil inventories data in the US.

The London market moved closer to the 6,600 barrier today, despite losses from property stocks after British Land shelved the sale of a stake in Meadowhall shopping mall.

London’s blue chips made tentative gains today despite a poor session for property firms.

Nervous investors regained some confidence today as Government assurances over savings at Northern Rock put banking stocks back in favour.

London’s blue chips made tentative gains today as financial stocks recovered from a shaky start.

Blue chips were back on a tentative road to recovery today as the London market enjoyed its second day of gains, buoyed by hopes of a US interest rate cut.