Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 08:24 AM MYT
The FTSE 100 eased 0.7 per cent, but clocked its best monthly winning streak since 2016. ― Reuters pic
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
LONDON, July 1 ― London's FTSE 100 fell yesterday on concerns that a recent jump in coronavirus infections could hinder the pace of economic growth, taking the shine off the fifth straight monthly gain for the blue-chip index.
The FTSE 100 eased 0.7 per cent, but clocked its best monthly winning streak since 2016.
Heavyweight financials led declines, down 0.7 per cent, followed by base and precious metal miners which were down 1.2 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively.