Here is what you need to know before the London market open: FTSE 100: called up 1.1 points at 9,310.30 GBP: lower at USD1.3397 (USD1.3426 at previous London equities close) ...

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Friday, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech at the ongoing Jackson Hole symposium.