FTSE falls ahead of key jobs data

Mining firms continued to push ahead after making impressive gains on Wednesday.  Antofagasta shares added 1.04% to 631p, Kazakhmys climbed 0.91% to 668p and Xstrata gains 0.88% to 699.3p. WPP Group shares fell as Citigroup downgraded the stock, recommending investors sell.  Shares dropped 2.96% to 401.25p On Wall Street, the Dow Jones closed higher, up 57.06 points (0.68%) to 8,504.06. Consumer good firm were among the day’s leaders, with Kraft Foods rising 5.56% to $26.61 after it revealed it was partnering with a beef provider to promote its products.  Coca Cola shares added 2.4...