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The FTSE has continued Friday's sharp rise in early trading - up 20.99 points (0.36%) at 5,791.97 - buoyed by the eurozone's agreement to offer a £30bn loan package to Greece.

The FTSE was up in early morning trading at 5717.92, rising 38.28 points (0.67%).

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The FTSE was at 5708.41 in early trading, down 19.24 points or 0.34%, as investors reacted with caution to a eurozone bail-out plan for Greece.

Today's Budget announcement had a muted effect on UK-listed shares and the pound with many of Chancellor Darling's proposals already expected by the market.

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The FTSE opened at 5,674.63, up 32.01 points (0.57%), on the back of positive employment figures from both the UK and US yesterday.

The FTSE was modestly lower in early Thursday trade following reports Greece may yet seek financial aid from the IMF because of disillusionment over the prospects of help from the EU.

Positive employment news and a strong showing from miners helped the FTSE set a 21-month high this afternoon.