FTSE surges on BP results and renewed global optimism
Global markets continued their recovery from last week's wave of selling as solid corporate earnings and a better than expected industrial confidence survey in Germany helped boost spirits.The pound recovered against the dollar and the euro, while crude oil prices firmed with Brent futures trading at $54.80/barrel.UK stocks built on Monday's strong close with a 1.4% gain in the FTSE 100 index...