(Alliance News) – Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Friday, as the wait continues for the US and Russian presidents’ highly anticipated meeting in Alaska this evening.
“It is not often that the market’s attention is centred on Alaska but the US state will be firmly in focus on Friday as President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin meet to discuss the Ukraine conflict,” AJ Bell’s Russ Mould commented.
“Any outcomes will not come until after UK markets have concluded trading for the day but investors will be watching closely for signs a credible peace deal is in the offing and any outcomes could set the mood music for next week.”
The FTSE 100 index was up 5.35 points, 0.1%, at 9,182.59. Earlier on Friday, it had risen to 9,222.07, its highest level since the end of last month, according to the Guardian.
The FTSE 250 was up 73.98 points, 0.3%, at 21,875.65, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.70 points, 0.2%, at…
