FTSE 100 edges up as AstraZeneca vaccine shows 70% effectiveness

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FTSE 100 rises as AstraZeneca vaccine shows 70% effectiveness

THE FTSE 100 rose this morning after news a Covid vaccine developed in the UK can stop up to 90% of people from getting the virus.

The London stock market went up by 0.59% to 6,388.86 when it opened at 8am this morning - although the rise is far from a leap.The FTSE 100 saw an uplift this morning after news a UK Covid vaccine is found to be a successIt's the thirdThe footsie index tracks the performance of the UK's 100 biggest companies.How the FTSE 100 falling affects your personal financesPensions

- If you save cash into a pension scheme where the provider invests your money, you'll likely see the value of your pension drop when the FTSE 100 falls. But keep in mind that with retirement savings, you’re investing for the long-term so the drop in value isn’t likely to be permanent.Savings and mortgagesBut if panic on the stock market spreads to the wider economy, the Bank of England may cut interest rates. Interest rates are currently held at 0.1%.

This means your mortgage is likely to get cheaper, while savers will suffer from lower interest rates.

 

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