Markets: FTSE 100 slips back

The FTSE 100 slipped back yesterday, falling 0.4% to close at 6,699.

  • FTSE 100 down 0.4% to 6,699
  • Gold up 1.2% to $1,331.43/oz
  • £/$ 1.3233

Travel stocks were among the hardest hit. EasyJet was the day's biggest faller, down 5.5% after a disappointing set of quarterly results. International Consolidated Airlines lost 3.6%, and TUI Travel was 1.8% lower.

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