Fears of a global economic slowdown, tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the Ebola virus weighed on world shares
Global stock markets came under renewed pressure on Friday in a widespread sell-off prompted by fears of a global economic slowdown, tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the Ebola virus.
After another volatile week, the FTSE 100 slumped to its worst level since 9 October last year, falling 91.88 points or 1.4% to 6,339.97. The index fell for the third week in succession for the first time since March.