Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:26:12 GMT
U.K. shares advance after German PMI tops expectation
U.K. shares gained, halting three day losing streak for the benchmark FTSE 100 Index, after Germany's and China's manufacturing data topped the expectations. The FTSE 100 added 0.6% to 6,431.5 as of 8:34 a.m. London time; however, the equity-benchmark has declined 5.9% from the highest level since May 22. The FTSE All-Share Index rose 0.6%, while Ireland's ISEQ Index climbed