FTSE 100 climbs as US jobs data beats expectations

The FTSE 100 index closed up 118.27 points, or 1.1%, at 10,472.11 (PA) - (PA Wire)

Stock prices in London closed mixed on Wednesday following news that the US labour market added almost double the amount of jobs expected last month.

The Bureau of Labour Statistics’ report, due last Friday but delayed due to the brief US government shutdown, said non-farm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, up markedly from 48,000 in December and topping the FXStreet-cited consensus of 70,000. December’s reading was revised downward to 50,000.