The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,776.60, closing flat on the day and down 75.82 points (-1.30%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,205.90, a rise of 570.70 points or +10.96%.
£1 is currently worth $1.58110 US or €1.26240 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $114.75/barrel. Gold is $1,667.00/ounce and Silver is $30.37/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 2.6% for the year to July 2012.
The yield on a 10-year UK government bond (Gilt) is currently 1.52%.
