FTSE 100 Plunges as UK Economy Enters Contraction
The UK's FTSE 100 index faces a sharp sell-off as official data confirms the economy shrank in Q3 2024, sparking fresh recession fears and market volatility.
The UK's FTSE 100 index faces a sharp sell-off as official data confirms the economy shrank in Q3 2024, sparking fresh recession fears and market volatility.
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London's FTSE 100 experienced a dramatic session with Rolls-Royce and Ocado leading gains, while mining stocks faced sharp declines. Get the full market analysis and closing figures.