FTSE falls on weak mining sector

clock

The FTSE 100 has ended the day in the red with a fall of 43.5 points, or 0.7%, to 6,203.9, thanks to a weak mining sector.

Miner Kazakhmys ended the day down 2.65% to £11.38, closely followed by Alliance & Leicester which slipped 2.62% to £11.14, although AstraZeneca was the biggest drag on the index with a fall of 4.4% to £27.38. DSG International also slipped 2.53% to 192.25p, closely followed by BT Group which fell 2.48% to 305.25p, although losses were limited by Associated British Foods which gained 0.97% to 835p. Centrica posted the biggest gains with a rise of 2.03% to 352.25p, closely followed by Sage Group which gained 1.33% to 267.5p, while British American Tobacco climbed 1.25% to £14.60, and P...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Darius McDermott: Electrification's second act

Darius McDermott: Electrification's second act

Electrification has become a national security question

Darius McDermott
clock 24 August 2026 • 5 min read
What advisers need to know as SpaceX fuels space investing interest

What advisers need to know as SpaceX fuels space investing interest

WisdomTree’s Mobeen Tahir unpacks the space economy theme

Professional Adviser
clock 14 August 2026 • 1 min read
How markets have developed in 2026 so far

How markets have developed in 2026 so far

'Active allocation does not mean constant trading or short-term market calls'

James Flintoft
clock 12 August 2026 • 3 min read