London shares end higher, as tame US CPI data counters oil jitters
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British blue chips closed higher, supported by a positive morning on Wall Street, as weaker-than-expected US consumer price index data eased inflationary concerns, dealers said.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought beaten-down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000 for the first time in 2 weeks.
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A strong rally on US and Asian markets overnight boosted the FTSE on Thursday.
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British blue chips finished today's session sharply higher, as US indices rocketed on the back of strong economic data and positive corporate news, and with mm02 and Royal and Sun Alliance well ahead of the pack, dealers said.
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Singapore shares ended higher Tuesday boosted by modest overnight gains on Wall Street and easing oil prices, traders said. The United States is a major trading partner and the local stock market traditionally
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Stocks closed higher on Thursday as a 2 percent gain in oil prices boosted shares of Exxon Mobil Corp.  and other energy companies while data showing moderate inflation increased optimism about the economy.
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UK blue chips were strong in solid trade near the session peak as Wall Street pushed higher in early deals as investors assessed a big batch mainly positive batch of US data, dealers said
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London equities closed higher on Monday after upbeat broker comment helped property stocks bounce back.
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The FTSE 100 ended the week on a positive note thanks to a powerful performance from the heavyweight oil sector.
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UK blue chips closed modestly higher Monday in very thin trade reflecting the lack of any lead from Wall Street, shut for the US Labor Day holiday, with receding credit market concerns supporting a rally by financials.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday,  as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought  beaten-down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000  for the first time in 3 weeks.
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Leading shares closed higher as gains among Wall Street technology issues added to sentiment already buoyed by Johnson Matthey's reassuring trading update.
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Leading shares have managed to close up at session highs, with strong gains  across oil and mining stocks countering weakness across the banking sector and a cautious morning by Wall Street.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday,  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected and  said inflation was in check and the economy is growing at a  moderate pace despite a rise in energy prices.
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British blue chips ended firmer, finishing at session highs after a late spurt in moderate trade reflecting the benefits of easier crude prices, albeit with Wall Street shares slightly weaker, dealers said.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday  as Internet and semiconductor stocks led advances in technology  shares and crude oil retreated from record high prices.
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London oil prices hit record highs on Monday as worries about the stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded concerns over low US fuel stocks ahead of winter.