Markets: FTSE 100 hits 15-year high

The FTSE 100 rose to its highest in 15 years on Friday, climbing 0.4% to close at 6,915.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.4% to 6,915
  • Gold down 0.65% to $1,201.95/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5399

Commodity stocks were among the top performers miner Glencore was the highest climber of the day with a 3% rise. Tullow Oil and BG Group gained 2.3% and 2.1% respectively, and Anglo American added 1.9%.

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