The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.29% Lower

2026-08-20 07:32 By TRADING ECONOMICS 1 min. read

The FTSE 100 Index is losing 31 points.

Losses were led by JD Sports Fashion (-10.42%), Antofagasta (-2.05%) and Coca-Cola (-1.82%).

Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Weir (1.36%), Babcock International (1.02%) and United Utilities (0.82%).



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