Election outcome pushes FTSE skywards

Election outcome pushes FTSE skywards

This morning the FTSE 100 has gained more than 1.5% as the news that David Cameron should remain as Prime Minister hits desks.

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The BBC has forecast that the Conservatives will be able to command a majority.

The election results are due to be clearer than expected which is boosting investor confidence and bank shares are enjoying a relief rally as a result.

The financial firm UBS wrote “It appears that we will avoid weeks of uncertainty and horse-trading as there is the ability for the Conservatives to form a government perhaps relatively quickly.”

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The British pound is now trading close to a 2 month high against the USD helped by the governmental consistency which is being projected. Britain's currency spiked against the American dollar to reach $1.54, while Sterling also increased by 2.5 per cent against the euro to €1.37.

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