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FTSE edges up as China recovery firms FTSE 100 down despite China recovery
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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. (Noon): London's leading shares fell in morning trade, changing direction after Thursday's rebound, despite the recovery in the Chinese stock market.
In the opening minutes, the FTSE 100 rose 26.68 points or 0.43% to 6,218.71. By lunchtime, the FTSE 100 was down 11.12 points or 0.18% at 6,180.91.
The top winner and the top loser were both mining stocks. Glencore was the best performer, adding 2.4%, while Antofagasta did worst, down 2.4%
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%. Energy firms performed strongly in Friday trading, with BG Group rising more than 2% and Royal Dutch Shell up 1.8%.
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.