The FTSE 100 Index has taken its slump over the last two sessions beyond 100 points as markets around the world came under pressure.
Concern over the impact of the weak US dollar on earnings has been blamed for the fall, which caused the Footsie to ease 54.4 points to 4202.6 by mid-morning.
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