The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week (and the year!) at 5,412.88, up 15.02 points or +0.28% on the day and up 10.48 points (+0.19%) over the week.
The index has risen from 4,434.20 since the start of 2009, a rise of 978.68 points or 22.07%.
£1 is currently worth $1.617 US or €1.1278 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Future is currently priced at $78.00/barrel. Gold is $1,104.00/ounce and Silver is $16.99/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 1.9% for the year to November 2009.
