European markets rise as FTSE takes a holiday

The FTSE 100 went into the long weekend on a positive note on Friday, adding 0.4% to close at 6,985.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.4% to 6,985.95
  • Gold up 0.83% to $1,188.32/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5120

Lloyds Banking Group was the day's highest climber, up 7.1% after increasing profits by more than forecast. Miners were also in demand, with Anglo American adding 5.4%, Rio Tinto up 3.9% and BHP Billiton 3% higher.

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