London's FTSE 100 index rose more than 1% on Friday, for its longest ever run of daily gains. The index notched fifteen consecutive sessions of gains. In 2017, the FTSE 100 had fourteen back-to-back daily rises.

Britain's blue-chip index notched its 15th consecutive session of gains - its longest winning streak on record - as investors took heart from signs of easing global trade tensions.

FTSE 100 futures are about flat, after the index finished higher yesterday for the 12th day in a row. That’s its best winning streak since January 2017. The pound is a little weaker, sitting marginally below $1.