UK markets were firmer today, reaching new highs for 2012 as investors went to risk-on mode, despite the threat of a stand-off between Greece and its bondholders.
As the crisis in Athens rumbles on, equity markets were undeterred, with the FTSE 100 hitting a fresh peak for 2012 during trading. By 13:29pm, shares were up 0.8% or 45.79 points, at 5,774.34 points, having hit a peak of 5,778 earlier. If the index closes up at its current level it will have set a new high for 2012, surpassing last week's peak close of 5,741. The gains come as negotiations over the debt restructuring in Greece continue. They are now thought to centre on a loss of 65-70% of the value of current Greek bonds, according to Reuters. But details of the interest rate ...
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