FTSE opens higher after worst day in 16 months

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The FTSE has opened 1% higher as it begins to recover from its worst one-day fall in 16 months.

The blue chip index was up 64 points at 6,276 shortly after the open, following a tumultuous session yesterday and in the US overnight. Having been closed for Colombus Day on Monday, US bond mark...

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