UK stocks slide as the falling copper price spooks investors

Fears that the falling price of copper could be the first sign of a global economic slowdown have sent investors running for the exits.

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Falling copper prices are worrying investors

UK stocks slumped in early action with investors exiting miners after a tumble in copper prices triggered fears a global economic slowdown is gathering pace.

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Kam Patel

Kam is a former deputy editor at Hemscott Invest and online editor, City A.M and he was also previously the Digital Editor at IFA Magazine. Kam is currently a senior journalist at The Global Treasurer and contributes to MoneyWeek. Kam shares expertise on the FTSE 100, investing and global stocks.