FTSE 100 falls for fourth straight session as commodities slip
The FTSE 100 drops more than 0.5% on Thursday, extending a four-session decline, as weaker commodity prices offset stronger-than-expected UK GDP data.
5% on Thursday, extending its decline for a fourth consecutive session and underperforming other European markets, as weakness in commodity-related stocks outweighed stronger-than-expected UK economic data. 3% in June, beating expectations. However, falling commodity prices weighed heavily on the index. 7%, respectively, while miners suffered steeper losses as gold, silver and copper prices retreated.
5%. 2%) also fell sharply. Meanwhile, Entain reported stronger-than-expected operational profitability and reaffirmed that it remains comfortable with its full-year expectations.