FTSE 100 (^FTSE)
| Previous close | 6,651.96 |
| Open | 6,651.96 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 6,566.65 - 6,651.96 |
| 52-week range | 4,898.80 - 6,903.60 |
| Avg. volume | 829,088,981 |
- Yahoo Finance UK
UK can't 'rest on laurels' over fintech, government told
The Kalifa Review, published on Friday, sets out a five-point plan for reform to help Britian's £11bn fintech — financial technology — sector continue to thrive.
- Yahoo Finance UK
European stocks continue sell-off as rate rise fears spook markets
Markets were hedging the risk of an earlier rate hike from the Federal Reserve, despite officials vowing earlier in the week that any move was long in the future.
- Reuters
Rightmove sounds upbeat note on UK housing market
Britain's housing market rebounded midway through last year after an initial coronavirus shock, as buyers took advantage of low interest rates and a temporary tax break, while appetite for bigger homes suitable for remote working also drove demand. "In the absence of further economic shocks, we think it is likely that the current shortage of new listings will correct once the immediate lockdown is lifted and will have no lasting impact on estate agency branch numbers," it said. Rightmove's shares were down 0.9% in early trade in a broader market which was about 1% lower.
