Monday, June 4, 2007

FTSE flat after China slide, US data; rates eyed

(Reuters) - The FTSE 100 of Britain's leading shares was flat on Monday after Chinese stocks slumped 6 percent on continued worries about the hike in stock-trading tax.

At 0734 GMT the index was barely changed, up just 1.1 points, or 0.02 percent, at 6,677.8, supported by record finishes on U.S. markets on Friday after strong jobs and manufacturing data.


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