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FTSE 100 rises but Admiral falls FTSE 100 rises but insurers down
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(Open): London's leading shares rose in early Friday trading as investors looked ahead to US jobs figures due out later. (Noon): London's shares rose in Friday morning trading as investors looked ahead to US jobs figures due out later.
Economists expect US non-farm payroll data to show healthy job creation, adding to evidence of robust economic performance.Economists expect US non-farm payroll data to show healthy job creation, adding to evidence of robust economic performance.
In the opening minutes, the benchmark FTSE 100 index went up by 20.48 points or 0.31% to 6,571.63. In the opening minutes, the benchmark FTSE 100 index went up by 35.82 points or 0.55% to 6,586.97.
But the upward trend failed to boost insurer Admiral, which fell 1.8%. But the upward trend failed to boost insurers RSA and Admiral, which fell 2.1% and 1.9% respectively.
The car insurance firm was the worst performer on the index after reporting that its third-quarter turnover was down 3% from a year earlier. Car insurance firm Admiral suffered a downturn after reporting that its third-quarter turnover was down 3% from a year earlier, while RSA was hit by a broker downgrade.
On the currency markets, the pound was little moved against the dollar at $1.5839, but dropped 0.11% against the euro to €1.2779. On the winning side, three of the top five gainers were mining firms. Fresnillo, Glencore and Anglo American were up by 3.15%, 2.46% and 2.45% respectively.
Outside the 100-share index, interdealer broker Tullett Prebon was down 5.2% after reporting a 4% revenue drop in July-to-October period.
On the currency markets, the pound was slightly down against the dollar at $1.5823, but 0.2% lower against the euro to €1.2767.