MARKETS

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as fears of a weaker global economic recovery once more entered the front of investor's minds.

The pound was up against both the euro and the dollar today following the publication of unemployment data by the Office for National Statistics.

Shares in British banks were generally down on the FTSE 100 despite a rally on the index spurred by strong earnings from the U.S.

The pound was up against the euro today after the single currency was hit by a downgrade on one of the so-called "piig" states at risk from sovereign debt.

Shares in British banks were up on the FTSE 100 as investors started to look with confidence into the future, following strong results from a U.S. mining giant.

Shares in British banks were mixed in morning trading on the FTSE 100 following news that the British GDP growth was unchanged at 0.3 per cent for the first quarter.

Shares in British banks were broadly down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after gains made earlier in the week.

Shares in British banks were soaring on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after a dismal performance last week was eradicated by U.S. company news and the IMF.

Shares in British banks declined on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after poor data from the U.S. yesterday added to the feeling among investors that the global economic recovery is far from certain.

Shares in BP continued rising on the FTSE 100 today after increased speculation that the oil giant is seeking support from sovereign wealth funds to save it from a takeover, as it deals with the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shares in British banks were up in morning trading on the FTSE 100, helping the index to make its way back above 4,900 after a series of heavy falls last week and on Monday.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors continued to fret over the state of the eurozone and the global economic recovery.

Shares in British banks were largely up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after days of heavy losses brought about by fears of a double-dip recession.

Shares in British banks took a nose dive in morning trading today as the FTSE 100 continued its plunge to new depths as investors jettison shares out of fear of a double-dip recession.

Shares in Centrica and Scottish & Southern Energy were down on the FTSE 100 after energy regulator Ofgem said it would be introducing a new regime to prevent energy companies overcharging its customers.

Shares in British banks were up in afternoon trading and were helping the FTSE 100 fight a rearguard action following an abysmal day of trading yesterday, which saw the index drop 3.1 per cent to 4,914.22, the lowest close for 10 months and only the second time it has gone below 5,000 this year.

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group were up on the FTSE 100 despite falls among other banks concerned about the risk of sovereign debt in the eurozone.

Shares in British banks were up in morning trading on the FTSE 100 as concerns about regulation of the banking sector eased off.

Shares in British banks were mixed on the FTSE 100 in morning trading ahead of this weekend's G20 meeting in Canada.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors continued to take in the impact of the Emergency Budget of the new coalition government, announced on Tuesday.

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and RBS were up on the FTSE 100 following yesterday's emergency budget, announced by the Chancellor of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, George Osborne.

Shares in British banks were down in morning trading on the FTSE 100 after initial gains made yesterday on world markets turned to losses.

Shares in British banks were up on the FTSE 100 following news that China is to make its currency more flexible after ongoing pressure from the US government to do so.

Shares in RBS were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading, leading British banks after Santander confirmed that it made an offer for its 318 Williams & Glyn's branches.

Shares in RBS were up on the FTSE 100 after the part-nationalised bank confirmed that it would be disposing of its units in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. It is also expected to sell off its assets in Kazakhstan.

Shares in British banks were up in morning trading on the FTSE 100, with RBS leading the way with shares up over two per cent.

Shares in Barclays bank were up on the FTSE 100 thanks to positive comments from Morgan Stanley about the banks prospects compared with that of its rivals.

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group fell on the FTSE 100 in morning trading following a report by the Sunday Times that said the group was considering floating 600 of its branches on the stock market.

Shares in British banks recovered after early losses in morning trading incurred by ongoing worries about the sovereign debt in the eurozone and by a new investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.