Daily market update

“The FTSE 100 enjoyed a 0.5% rise to 7.086 in early trading on Tuesday, helped by gains in Vodafone and the banking sector,” says Russ...

“The FTSE 100 was the best performing major stock market index across Europe and Asia on Monday, rising 0.4% to 7,135. Commodity producers and banks...

“The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% in early trading on Friday to 7,096, rounding off a frustrating week for investors.

“Just as it looked like the...

“A wealth of corporate news has stirred new life into the market with the FTSE 100 rising 0.4% to 7,145. Pharma, banking and miners help...

“A decline in the dollar following the US midterm elections has given a welcome boost to the mining sector as it will be cheaper for...

“European markets were looking a bit wobbly on Tuesday with the FTSE 100 and Germany’s Dax indices both down 0.1%. On the London market, strength...

A 0.2% decline in the FTSE 100 on Monday morning was driven by weakness in insurers and banks. The negative trend was also seen across...

“A 0.6% rise in the FTSE 100 on Friday to 7,158 puts the index at its highest level since early October. However, investors are unlikely...

“This week’s recovery rally has taken a small step back with the FTSE 100 dipping 0.2% on Thursday. In comparison, markets in mainland Europe continued...

“The markets are racing ahead following a very good session last night in the US where the S&P, Nasdaq and Dow Jones all posted gains...