FTSE 100 Slumps for Fourth Session as Mining Output Falters

Copper production warnings from Antofagasta sent the FTSE 100 to a two-week low on Thursday, dragging the blue-chip index down 0.6% to 10,772.67. The decline marks a fourth consecutive day of losses, overshadowing a surprisingly robust economic performance reported for the month of June.

Editorial·August 13, 2026·reads: 87

FTSE 100 Slumps for Fourth Session as Mining Output Falters

The mining sector bore the brunt of the sell-off as investors reacted to tempered output projections. While the primary index struggled to find a foothold, the FTSE 250 displayed unexpected resilience. That mid-cap index managed to claw back some stability, closing slightly higher at 24,837.71 points despite the prevailing volatility across broader markets.