FTSE down more than 2%

The FTSE 100 Index plunged more than 2% today as investors headed for the exit following Germany’s shock move to prevent speculators betting against the eurozone.

FTSE down more than 2%

The FTSE 100 Index plunged more than 2% today as investors headed for the exit following Germany’s shock move to prevent speculators betting against the eurozone.

Markets across Europe tumbled into the red after the German ban on short-selling of eurozone government debt and shares of major financial companies late yesterday.

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