The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,002.07, down 21.81 points or -0.36% on the day and up 17.74 points (+0.30%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,498.20 (503.87 points or 9.16%).
£1 is currently worth $1.58700 US or €1.18540 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Future is currently priced at $98.50/barrel. Gold is $1,367.00/ounce and Silver is $28.52/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 3.3% for the year to November 2010.
