The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,053.71, up 12.10 points or +0.24% on the day and down 314.70 points (-5.86%) over the week.
It was another volatile day of trading on the London Stock Exchange. Investors continue to worry about the threat of global recession, with insufficient action from political leaders resulting in increased nervousness.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has fallen from 5,547.10, a fall of 493.39 points or -8.89%.
£1 is currently worth $1.54460 US or €1.14500 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $104.22/barrel. Gold is $1,689.00/ounce and Silver is $32.90/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 4.5% for the year to August 2011.
