Markets: FTSE 100 climbs further

The FTSE 100 climbed further on Friday, adding 0.9% to close at 6,590 – a rise of 0.2% in the week.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.9% to 6,533
  • Gold up 0.43% to $1,366.33/oz
  • £/$ 1.2954

Housebuilders were once again the top performers. Taylor Wimpey topped the index with a 7.7% rise, while Berkeley Group, Developments and Persimmon added between 7.5% and 6.2%.

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