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FTSE falls back in first trading session of 2015 | |
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(Close): London's leading shares opened higher in the first trading session of 2015, but lost ground over the course of the day. | (Close): London's leading shares opened higher in the first trading session of 2015, but lost ground over the course of the day. |
By the close, the FTSE 100 was down 18.29 points or 0.28% at 6,547.80. | By the close, the FTSE 100 was down 18.29 points or 0.28% at 6,547.80. |
In the housebuilding sector, Barratt Developments and Taylor Wimpey, which saw gains in New Year's Eve trading, fell victim to profit-taking, shedding 2.23% and 2.1% respectively. | In the housebuilding sector, Barratt Developments and Taylor Wimpey, which saw gains in New Year's Eve trading, fell victim to profit-taking, shedding 2.23% and 2.1% respectively. |
Travel firm Tui was the top gainer, adding 2.33%. | Travel firm Tui was the top gainer, adding 2.33%. |
Meanwhile the price of Brent crude oil declined further, falling 0.33% to $57.00 a barrel. | Meanwhile the price of Brent crude oil declined further, falling 0.33% to $57.00 a barrel. |
On the currency markets, the pound fell 1.42% against the dollar to $1.5356 and lost 0.71% against the euro to close at €1.2784. | On the currency markets, the pound fell 1.42% against the dollar to $1.5356 and lost 0.71% against the euro to close at €1.2784. |