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FTSE 100 slides despite WPP boost WPP gains fail to lift FTSE 100
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London's main share index opened lower, but shares in advertising giant WPP rose after its latest trading update. A strong performance from shares in advertising giant WPP failed to lift London's main share index.
The FTSE 100 was down 30.32 points at 6,965.94, with Royal Bank of Scotland, BP and Vodafone among the largest fallers on the index. Shortly after midday, the FTSE 100 was down 32.72 points at 6,963.54.
WPP was the biggest riser on the FTSE 100, up 3.7%, despite seeing UK sales growth slow, which it said could be "the first signs of Brexit anxiety". Shares in clothing retailers were coming under pressure, with Next shares down 3.4% ahead of its trading statement later this week.
WPP was the biggest riser on the FTSE 100, up 3.9%, despite seeing UK sales growth slow, which it said could be "the first signs of Brexit anxiety".
However, revenues at the company were boosted by the weaker pound.However, revenues at the company were boosted by the weaker pound.
Overall sales for the July-to-September period went up 23.6% to £3.1bn. But when adjusted to take account of currency moves, the increase was just 7.8%.Overall sales for the July-to-September period went up 23.6% to £3.1bn. But when adjusted to take account of currency moves, the increase was just 7.8%.
On the currency markets, the pound was unruffled by speculation over the future of Bank of England governor Mark Carney, following reports at the weekend that he might step down from the role in 2018. On the currency markets, the pound remained relatively unmoved by speculation over the future of Bank of England governor Mark Carney, following reports at the weekend that he might step down from the role in 2018.
Against the dollar, the pound was unchanged at $1.2191, while it rose 0.3% against the euro to €1.1123. Against the dollar, the pound was 0.2% lower for the day at $1.2170, while it rose 0.2% against the euro to €1.1118.