Markets: FTSE 100 ends a positive week on a high

The FTSE 100 ended a positive week on a high note on Friday, adding 1.1% to close at 6,577, making gains of 7.2% in the week.

  • FTSE 100 up 1.1% to 6,577
  • Gold up 1.45% to $1,341.35/oz
  • £/$ 1.3311

Housebuilders were again among the top performers. Persimmon led the sector up with a 6.7% gain, while Taylor Wimpey added 5.3% and Berkeley Group was 5.2% higher.

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