Previous close | 18,477.09 |
Open | 18,477.40 |
Volume |
Day's range | 18,468.87 - 18,513.43 |
52-week range | 14,630.21 - 18,513.43 |
Avg. volume | 70,621,866 |
The FTSE and European stocks were higher on Thursday despite official figures confirming that the UK fell into a recession in the second half of 2023.
European stocks inched up to close at a record high on Wednesday helped by gains in defensive sectors, while shares of the world's second-largest listed fashion retailer H&M saw their strongest day in nearly nine months on upbeat quarterly results. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.1%, underpinned by firmer utilities and healthcare.
The FTSE 100 was 0.1% lower in early trade.