Markets: FTSE 100's worst start to the year for 15 years

The FTSE 100 began the new year on a depressing note yesterday, sliding 2.4% to close at 6,093 – the worst start to a new year since 2000, and its second worst ever.

  • FTSE 100 down 2.4% to 6,093
  • Gold up 1.24% to 1,074.56/oz
  • £/$ - 1.4716

FTSE 100

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