The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,905.07, up 19.69 points or +0.33% on the day and up 52.68 points (+0.90%) over the week.
UK stocks closed higher on Friday after a strong day of trading, helped along by positive news from the European Central Bank regarding a ‘debt swap’ to ease the eurozone debt crisis.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has fallen from 6,087.40, a fall of 182.33 points or -2.30%.
£1 is currently worth $1.58280 US or €1.20460 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $119.58/barrel. Gold is $1,732.00/ounce and Silver is $33.48/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 3.6% for the year to January 2012.
