Greece: FTSE falls on 'no' vote, European markets hit harder but stable

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European markets are down but stable in early trading after the Greek people voted against further austerity, with the UK's leading index hit least hard.

In the first morning's trading since the outcome of the Greek referendum, the FTSE 100 is down 0.52% to 6,551 at 10am. The German Dax fell 1.06% to 10,941 and the Cac 40 was 1.27% lower at 4,747. These levels are an improvement on those seen just after the opening bells, in a possible welcoming by markets of news Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned, potentially paving the way for a more conciliatory approach from Greece to the Eurogroup of nations. The euro is down 0.48% against the dollar, with one euro buying $1.10 of the US currency. In a statement today the ...

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