FTSE 100 ahead as investors adopt positive view on oil price fall

The FTSE 100 made another good start today as investors shrugged off oil price worries and took their cue from New York.

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Investors have concluded lower fuel costs will leave consumers with more disposable income

The FTSE 100 made another good start today as investors shrugged off oil price worries and took their cue from New York, which yesterday again closed at new record highs.

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Kam Patel

Kam is a former deputy editor at Hemscott Invest and online editor, City A.M and he was also previously the Digital Editor at IFA Magazine. Kam is currently a senior journalist at The Global Treasurer and contributes to MoneyWeek. Kam shares expertise on the FTSE 100, investing and global stocks.