FTSE 100 live: Tesco, Frasers and Easyjet lift London’s mood as retail and travel sectors shrug off recession fears

London’s FTSE 100 opened higher today, as stronger-than-expected retail earnings provided a balm against recession fears. The capital’s premier index rose 0.17 per cent to 7,770.72 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, jumped 0.66 per cent to 19,985.43 points. Retail and leisure [...]