FTSE falls as Euro woes weigh on shares

The FTSE 100 opened down 0.36% at 5,815 points, with the majority of shares in the red, led by retailer Next. Shares fell as investors shunned risk assets amid the EU's continued push for a resolution of Greece's bailout. The Financial Times reported European leaders are trying to finalise measures which ensure the Greek government delivers on a privatisation plan which could see it sell off up to €300bn of assets. However, with no deal as yet decided, investors punished the euro, sending it down 0.5% against the dollar to $1.4019. Shares were also hampered by moves further afie...