Markets: FTSE 100’s slide deepens as Greece rattles the markets

The FTSE 100 slid further yesterday, falling 2.1% after Tesco issued its latest profits warning and Greece called a snap presidential election.

The FTSE 100 slid further yesterday, falling 2.1% after Tesco issued its latest profits warning and Greece called a snap presidential election.

Tesco was understandably the day's biggest faller, down 6.6%, while Greek bottling company Coca-Cola HBC lost 5.3%. Precious metals miners Randgold and Fresnillo were among the few riser, up 3.6% and 2.5% respectively.

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