It’s been a positive start to the week for the FTSE 100, and European markets more generally as concerns over the Omicron variant continue to diminish on further evidence of mild symptoms and so far, no deaths reported because of getting the virus. Oil had a strong day too, with Brent crude up almost 3% tonight. Investors were cheered by the White House’s chief medical adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci, who said on Sunday that preliminary data about the severity of the Covid omicron variant is “a bit encouraging”. Airline group IAG jumped 8%, with gambling group Flutter gaining 6%, and jet engine maker Rolls-Royce finishing 3.8% higher.
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