Markets: FTSE 100 falls back from highs

The FTSE 100 fell back on Friday, slipping 0.7% to close at 6,911.

  • FTSE 100 down 0.7% to 6,911
  • Gold down 2.6% to $1,167.19/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5037

Mining stocks were among the worst performers. Randgold lost 5.3% as the price of gold took a fall, and Fresnillo slid 5.2%. Property companies were also out of favour. Intu Properties formerly Capital Shopping Centres fell 3.9%, while Hammerson lost 3% and British Land was 2.7% lower.

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