Flat trading morning13 May 2024 12:19
The City mood seems to be cautiously optimistic, with the Footise edging steadily higher now, with 12 points added this morning.
Of the top 20 largest companies in the index, six are in the red, led by BAE Systems and Rio Tinto.
There is little macroeconomic data for traders to chew over today, but later in the week US inflation numbers should "light up the skies for markets", according to Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid.
Tomorrow also brings UK unemployment data.