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FTSE hovers just below record high London shares bob around record highs
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A mixed performance from mining companies kept London's FTSE 100 index hovering below its record high of 7,106 points. A strong performance from some mining companies helps London's FTSE 100 index to pass beyond Wednesday's record closing high of 7,106.08 points.
A weaker performance on Wall Street overnight also held back investors. The FTSE was down 11.33 points at 7,094.75. A weaker performance on Wall Street overnight had earlier helped to hold back investors. At noon the FTSE was up a smidge - 1.4 points at 7,107.48.
Randgold and Fresnillo were again both in the top five gainers, adding an average of 2% to Wednesday's 5% rise. Randgold and Fresnillo were again both in the top five gainers, adding between 2-3% to Wednesday's 5% rise.
Glencore was down by 1.2%, while Barclays and Ashtead Group were also in the top five fallers. Barclays and Ashtead Group were also in the top five fallers.
On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.3% against the dollar to $1.2264 but fell 0.1% against the euro to €1.1725. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.1% against the dollar to $1.2242 but fell 0.2% against the euro to €1.1718.