Markets: FTSE 100 back on the rise

The FTSE 100 bounced back to near-record highs yesterday. The index closed up 0.6% at 6,898.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.6% to 6,898
  • Gold down 1.76% to $1,209.77/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5354

Sin stocks' were firmly to the fore. Drinks company Diageo was the top performer with a 2.5% rise, while Imperial Tobacco added 2.2% and British American Tobacco rose 1.9%.

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