FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 was lower mid-morning as investors waited nervously for a crucial vote in Germany on the expansion of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF).

PSigma's Tom Becket believes the FTSE 100 could rise 10% by the end of year as European policymakers look set to recapitalise the Continent's highly indebted banks, boosting investor sentiment.

Simon Gergel, director at RCM, is the portfolio manager of the Merchants Trust plc. He talks to Jane Wallace about the trust's objectives and performance.

European markets fell back into the red on Friday as investor concerns about the global economy returned.

European markets fell back into the red on Friday as investor concerns about the global economy returned.

US shares tanked at opening, copying markets across Europe, as investors Stateside gave the Fed's latest efforts to stave off recession the thumbs down.

(Updated) The FTSE 100 was well below 5,100 late morning as investors sold off shares following the Fed's latest move to stimulate the US economy.

London markets made gains this morning despite S&P's move to downgrade Italy's sovereign debt rating from A+ to A, with shares recovering some ground lost on Monday.

US markets fell 2% at open, adding to the grim picture in Europe, as investors continued to fret over the future of Greece.

The FTSE 100 sold off sharply in early trading alongside indices across Europe as fears over a break-up of the region swept across markets once again.