The London market is on the back foot after overnight falls on Wall Street and continued interest rate fears hit blue chip stocks.

The increasing prospect of higher interest rates cast a shadow over property and retail stocks on the London market today.

Fears over the US economy dragged the London market into the red today.

Takeover talk among property and retail stocks helped drive the London market to gains today.

The London market edged into positive territory today as takeover speculation gave blue-chips a late lift.

Property firms dragged on the London market today after a cautious update from Land Securities.

Pubs giant Punch Taverns today saw shares slide on investor disappointment over its property plans, fuelling a lacklustre session for the London market.

Swings in US sentiment played on the Footsie today as London's blue-chips made modest gains on a rollercoaster day.

Property firms continued to suffer today after yesterday’s higher-than-expected inflation figures led to fears of higher borrowing costs.

The London market was on the front foot today as higher oil and metal prices buoyed commodity stocks.

The London market kept hold of gains from its previous session today as investors appeared determined to recoup recent falls.

Mining firms and weaker than expected inflation figures provided a boost to the London market today, offsetting declines from a host of property companies.

Investors stayed on the sidelines today ahead of tomorrow’s decision on interest rates in the United States.

FT publisher Pearson today slid from last week's four-and-a-half-year shares high, despite confirming the business was in line for record profits for the year.

Weaker property and pharmaceutical stocks ensured the London market finished an uncertain session in negative territory today.

The London market made tentative progress today after Next and British Airways experienced an upbeat start to the week.

The London market slumped into the red today weighed down by fears of an economic slowdown across the Atlantic.

Relief over a softening in oil prices continued for a second day today as the London market consolidated its position above the 4400 support level.

Share prices in London reacted to the expected onset of hostilities in the Gulf by posting a fifth successive session of gains today.