Declines in metals and other commodity prices caused global indices to drop in Wednesday trading.
The FTSE 100 opened 50 points lower at 6,030 while European markets have also declined as investors took profits following recent highs in the markets. Lower metals prices dragged on Antofagasta, which fell 5.33% to £12.57. Elsewhere, retailers Next (+3.69%) and Marks & Spencer (+1.85%) were leading the gains, with the former reporting strong Q1 sales. European shares fell to a one-week low in early trading on Wednesday with miners featuring among the worst performers. The DJ Eurostoxx 50 lost 0.39% to 2,184.28. Shares in Hong Kong and China also traded lower, led by losses in c...
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