Market and peers record slip

The Iseq dropped below the 4,000 mark yesterday, closing down 59.88 points at 3,998.02.

World markets declined as profit-taking and investor caution about monetary policy in the US overshadowed good results from Goldman Sachs.

In the financial sector, AIB dropped 0.3c to 5.3c, Bank of Ireland fell 0.7c, closing on 16.3c and Permanent TSB dipped 0.6c to finish at 2.7c. Meanwhile, insurer FBD Holdings was unchanged at €15.40.