World markets report

The FTSE 100 slipped another 1.4% yesterday to close at 5,145, its lowest for almost three months as markets worried about the state of the world economy.

The FTSE 100 slipped another 1.4% yesterday to close at 5,145, its lowest for almost three months as markets worried about the state of the world economy.

Miners were firmly rooted to the bottom of the table as metals prices continued to fall. Xstrata lost 4.3%, Antofagasta slid 3.9%, Anglo American was 3.3% lower, and Kazakhmys shed 3.1%.

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