The FTSE 100 Index has maintained its progress amid expectations that policymakers will continue efforts to support global growth.
London’s top flight slumped 2.5% last week but has recovered in the past two sessions on hopes that the US Federal Reserve will signal it is no hurry to increase interest rates.
With China also believed to be ready to take action to boost its economy, the FTSE 100 Index rallied 35.2 points to 6839.4.
Oil stocks were the driving force behind the improved performance as Tullow Oil improved 6% or 17.1p to 298.4p and Royal Dutch Shell lifted 37p to 2062.5p. BP was 2% higher, up 6.7p to 424.3p.