FTSE finishes shy of 6000 mark

The FTSE 100 Index backed away from the 6000 mark today as miners suffered at the hands of weakening metal prices.

FTSE finishes shy of 6000 mark
Fri, 29 Sep, 2006 - 18:29

The FTSE 100 Index backed away from the 6000 mark today as miners suffered at the hands of weakening metal prices.

London’s leading shares started the day brightly and even crept beyond the landmark at one stage.

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