Markets: oil stocks drag FTSE 100 to a five-week low

In yesterday's markets, the FTSE 100 fell to its lowest in five weeks as the falling oil price hit energy stocks. The index closed down 0.5% at 6,500.

  • FTSE 100 down 0.5% to 6,500
  • Gold down 0.35% to $1,226.66/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5715

FTSE 100

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