FTSE 100 to take a step back as sterling rallies - Proactive Investors UK

FTSE 100 closes upChancellor wants businesses back to the office after lockdownAsda loses equal pay case against workers5.05pm: FTSE closes aheadFTSE 100 closed on Friday almost 1% higher as global markets enjoyed an uptick on the last day of the trading week.

Back in London, the FTSE 100 had pushed higher into mid-afternoon and was up 58 points at 6,732 at around 1.45pm.

8.40am: FTSE 100 to end week on a highAfter a fairly subdued week, the FTSE 100 looks like it is aiming to check out on a high.

Spread betting quotes indicate the FTSE 100 will open around 51 points lower at 6,675.

On the home front, UK retail sales data should show that volumes recovered in February.

Published On: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:36:00 GMT