Markets: FTSE 100 ends a torrid week on a high note

The FTSE closed higher on Friday as investors’ fears that Britain would leave the EU receded somewhat. The index closed up 1.2% at 6,021.

  • FTSE 100 up 1.2% to 6,021
  • Gold up 1.58% to $1,298.65/oz
  • £/$ 1.4358

Financial stocks were among the top performers. Lloyds led the index up with a 6% rise, while Standard Chartered rose 5.1%, Barclays added 4.6% and RBS was 3.7% higher, Housebuilders were also in demand, with Taylor Wimpey, Berkeley Group and Persimmon up between 4.5% and 3.6%,

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