FTSE 100 rises 0.7% on softer oil, retreating gilt yields
London shares rose on Friday as oil prices eased and gilt yields retreated, lifting sentiment; the FTSE 100 was up 0.7% to 10,516.25 by 1045 GMT.
London shares advanced on Friday as softer oil prices and lower gilt yields supported sentiment, leaving the main UK indexes set to finish a volatile week with modest gains. 25 points by 1045 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 FTSE:MCX…