FTSE 100 closes strongly higher as traders eye huge US rescue package

Footsie finished up over 242 points, or 4.45% at 5,688.

• FTSE 100 index closes 242 points up
• US markets higher
• JD Sports top riser

5.15pm:  FTSE 100 closes higher
FTSE 100 index closed convincingly higher on Wednesday, while … [+22000 chars]Source