The FTSE 100, in London, has lagged the recovery witnessed in the United States since February's rout for values and remains 15% down in the year to date.
It ended the day 1.6% higher at 6,432 points with virus-ravaged energy, travel and financial stocks all benefiting.But the scale of the challenge facing the FTSE becomes clear when its lifetime high - just above 7,900 points - is viewed in the rear view mirror.The FTSE has been hurt during the crisis by its deep exposure to mining giants and lack of technology firms - the latter being companies that have helped the S&P 500 almost reach new milestone highs.
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