The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,121.58, closing up 20.07 (+0.33%) on the day.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,670.80, a rise of 450.78 points or +7.95%.
£1 is currently worth $1.61290 US or €1.20880 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $110.57/barrel. Gold is $1,657.50/ounce and Silver is $30.67/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 2.7% for the year to November 2012.
