2nd August 2012
The FTSE 100 inched a few points higher this morning (August 2nd), as investors expressed cautious optimism regarding the European Central Bank's (ECB) imminent announcements.
Reuters reports that the blue chip index opened up 0.2 per cent at 5,722.11, building on a strong day yesterday which saw it rise 1.4 per cent to close at its highest mark since July 19th.
However, today could see major moves with traders believing that positive news from the ECB could see the FSTE soar by 100 points if Mr Draghui delivers on his promise to do whatever it takes to save the euro.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee also meets today with experts expecting the members will decide to stick with their current stimulus plan for the UK's struggling economy, while policymakers take time to assess the impact of other recent actions.
It was energy stocks - which rallied following recent disappointing earnings announcements - that provided the main boost to the FTSE's performance.
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