The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,158.85, down 52.44 points or -1.01% on the day and up 25.91 points (+0.50%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 4,361.80 (797.05 points or 18.27%).
£1 is currently worth $1.53010 US or €1.18330 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Future is currently priced at $75.20/barrel. Gold is $1,189.25/ounce and Silver is $18.25/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 3.2% for the year to June 2010.