Follow http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ for all the latest spread betting news. Here, Ben Cooper of City Index brings you the key market activity on 27th May 2011. Headlines include:
- The FTSE opened up 60 points today. Banks and mining stocks are the leading gainers so far today.
- The DAX and CAC are also both positive, over 1% first thing after the markets opened.
- Lloyds and RBS are both up over 2%. Find out why by watching this video.
- Tate and Lyle released earnings figures, reporting a 7% increase in sales.
- US consumption figures will be released at 1.30pm London time.
- US Michigan consumer confidence numbers will be released at 2.55pm London time.
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