London shares closed higher on Monday, benefitting from positive US jobs figures last week and strong economic data from China on Sunday. The benchmark FTSE 100 index ended the session 0.24 percent, or 16.79 points, higher at 6,875.00 points. Official…
Positive US jobs data pushed London shares higher on Friday, with wealth management firm St James's Place and International Consolidated Airlines leading the charge. The benchmark FTSE 100 index settled 0.66 percent, or 44.72 points, higher at 6,858…
London shares pushed higher on Friday as jobs data showed the recovery in the US economy is back in form after catching a winter cold, dealers said. The benchmark FTSE 100 index gained 46.41 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,695.55 pence, an 80 point…
London shares rose on Monday after solid gains ahead of the weekend despite poorly-received US jobs data. The benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed 0.30 percent at 6,591.55 points. "Global investors are eagerly awaiting the hotly anticipated speech by Federal…
