London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday despite weak sessions in the US and Asia, with a strong showing from bakery chain Greggs after it lifted its outlook.
At 0840 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 7,049.77.
Oanda market analyst Jeffrey Halley said: “I am expecting global stock markets to wildly chase their tails this week, lost on the noise and swings of market sentiment until, hopefully, the US non-farm payrolls restores some directional order on Friday.
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