FTSE 100

Yields on UK government debt are trading at an all-time low amid fresh panic in Europe, which has sent equity markets reeling.

Miners dragged the FTSE 100 down this morning after Australia cut its economic growth forecast, with investors also nervous ahead of key US jobs data.

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US stocks ended the day firmly lower on Thursday, after the ISM services sector purchasing managers´ index for the month of April disappointed.

The FTSE 100 was in positive territory in early trading as investors across Europe pushed indices higher in reaction to Spain's successful bond auction.

BP was one of the biggest losers in early trading as investors sold shares in the oil major following a disappointing update.

London's blue chip index was in negative territory this afternoon, snapping a four-day winning streak as eurozone concerns once again came under the spotlight.

Shares in Aberdeen Asset Management led the FTSE 100 leaders board this morning after the group saw profits climb 14%.

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