The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,854.89, up 9.24 points or +0.16% on the day and down 110.69 points (-1.86%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,795.90, a rise of 58.99 points or +1.02%.
£1 is currently worth $1.58700 US or €1.19580 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $125.21/barrel. Gold is $1,664.00/ounce and Silver is $31.54/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 3.4% for the year to February 2012.
