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Interest rate and oil price woes hit FTSE

Market confidence was dealt a double blow today as investors fretted over US interest rates and the impact of BP’s decision to shut a key oil field.

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FTSE in positive territory

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FTSE investors gamble on websites

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FTSE edges towrds 6000

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FTSE up thanks to oil, mining stocks

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Quiet day on FTSE

FTSE breaks 5500

Stronger mining stocks and a better-than-expected update from Alliance & Leicester gave the FTSE 100 Index reason to break the 5500 barrier today.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

FTSE finishes the week in the red

London’s leading shares finished a miserable week in the red today as stocks lost favour with investors.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005

FTSE surge halted by growth concerns

Disappointment at the latest results from telecoms giant Vodafone helped put an end to a five-day winning streak by the FTSE 100 Index today.

Tue, 24 May, 2005

Footsie down in early trading

The London market compounded its losses today as concerns about Vodafone’s outlook continued to weigh on investors.

Tue, 24 May, 2005

FTSE avoids great loss

London’s leading shares staged a late rally to close above 4700 despite record oil prices and downbeat manufacturing news.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Wall St and mining stocks help FTSE rise

A good start on Wall Street and positive sentiment among mining stocks helped sustain gains on the London market today.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2004

Mining and oil stocks shore up FTSE

Positive sentiment in the mining industry and oil price highs added further momentum to the London markets today.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2004

Mining stocks' performance pulls FTSE back

Weaker mining stocks ensured the FTSE 100 Index failed to take advantage of falling oil prices and a positive session for media companies today.

Tue, 24 Aug, 2004

Ex-dividend stocks reduce FTSE optimism

The FTSE 100 Index gave up another 40 points today after a clutch of stocks went ex-dividend and an update from a US tech giant knocked confidence.

Wed, 11 Aug, 2004

Footsie closes on 15-month high

London’s FTSE 100 Index closed at a new 15-month high today after investors cheered another set of upbeat economic figures.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2003

Footsie holds early gains

London’s top-flight shares held most of their early gains today as Wall Street looked set to open higher.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003

FTSE moves back into positive ground

The FTSE 100 Index appears to have put nerves behind it as top flight shares moved firmly into positive territory after an early dip.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003

Cautious start to week for FTSE

The FTSE 100 Index has started the week with caution, as London's leading shares were held back by poor US economic data and slow Wall Street trading on Friday.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003

Footsie is back in the red

Mining companies were the biggest winners on the FTSE 100 Index today, escaping a disappointing finish for blue chip shares as a whole.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2003

FTSE still bullish

The London market's bullish mood has showed no signs of easing as the FTSE managed further modest gains in early trading.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2003

Footsie stays clear of 4000 mark

London’s FTSE 100 Index crept closer to the 4000 barrier today as the market’s recent crisis of confidence continued.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

Footsie down slightly

The FTSE 100 Index is down 3.4 at 5179.1.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2002