Watch as Fiona Cincotta of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) brings you the latest news from the trading floor on Thursday 4th August 2011. Today's headlines include:<br /><br />- The FTSE had the lowest closing level since 2010 yesterday due to uncertainty of global growth.<br /><br />- The FTSE is rising this morning after a late rally on Wall Street as investors are encouraged by hopes of further stimulus.<br /><br />- Bargain hunters may help drive markets again as equities are looking quite cheap.<br /><br />- Earnings results will be released today by Lloyds, British Land, Unilever and Inmarsat.<br /><br />- In economic data, the UK Interest rate decision will be released at 11am (London time). The rate is expected to remain unchanged at 0.5%.<br /><br />- Also keep an eye out for US jobless claims at 1.30pm (London time).<br /><br />Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
