London's blue chip equity index has made gains of around 15 points this morning and for now at least the 5700 level remains intact, London's blue chip equity index has made gains of around 15 points this morning and for now at least the 5700 level remains intact, though we have printed as low 5708 this morning.
Mining stocks have helped the index into positive territory with Kazakhmys up by 2.8% and Glencore better by 2.35%. The move looks more sustainable however as it is supported by trade in around 4 million shares.
Vodafone is the most active security in the top flight today with turnover above 15 million shares though it is being run a close second by Lloyd's bank.
WPP are the days biggest faller weaker by 1.41% as I type and I note that ITV, which we mentioned earlier in the week, have slipped back to 83.6p down by just under 1% this morning.
Futures markets suggest that US markets may open modestly better this afternoon.