• FTSE +0.3%
  • Cac +0.8%
  • Dax +0.4%
  • Ibex +1.8%
  • FTSE Mib +2.0%

European bonds

  • Italy 2.73% -1bp
  • Spain 2.55% flat
  • Portugal 3.69% flat
  • Germany 1.18% +3bp

UK retail sales may have damaged the pound but the FTSE remains firm and looking towards the top of the range.

FTSE daily chart 24 07 2014

FTSE daily chart 24 07 2014