FTSE CLOSE: Footsie drops as US stocks post sharp opening falls
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The FTSE 100 closed down 70.75 points at 5961.49 as nerves set in ahead of a keenly awaiting speech by Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen later.
The FTSE 100 closed down 70.75 points at 5961.49 as nerves set in ahead of a keenly awaiting speech by Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen later.