London shares close weaker, off lows; NY easier after retail sales data UPDATE


UK blue chips closed a touch weaker, well off day lows in thin volume after a topsy-turvy session, having reversed morning gains as New York beat a retreat after stronger-than-expected US retail sales data revived the spectre of inflation across the Atlantic, dealers said.
At the close, the FTSE 100 index was 3.3 points easier at [...]