The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.22% Higher

The FTSE 100 Index is picking up 23 points or 0.22 percent on Friday. Gains are led by BT (2.62%), Antofagasta (2.11%) and Airtel Africa (1.94%). Biggest losers are St. Jamess (-0.77%), JD Sports Fashion (-0.69%) and Prudential (-0.66%).