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| FTSE edges up as China recovery firms | FTSE edges up as China recovery firms |
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| (Open): London's leading shares edged up in early trading, consolidating Thursday's rebound, as the Chinese stock market extended its recovery. | (Open): London's leading shares edged up in early trading, consolidating Thursday's rebound, as the Chinese stock market extended its recovery. |
| In the opening minutes, the FTSE 100 rose 26.68 points or 0.43% to 6,218.71. | |
| On Thursday, the index saw gains of 3.6%, as investors set aside fears of a Chinese-led global economic slowdown. | On Thursday, the index saw gains of 3.6%, as investors set aside fears of a Chinese-led global economic slowdown. |
| Energy and mining stocks drove Friday's rise, with Royal Dutch Shell up 2% and BG Group up 1.8%, while BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto added 1.8% and 1.6%. | |
| On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.06% against the dollar at $1.5411, but down 0.11% against the euro at €1.3687. | On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.06% against the dollar at $1.5411, but down 0.11% against the euro at €1.3687. |