Financial markets: Economic indicators - House of Commons Library
⢠The House of Commons Library is tracking financial market indicators, including share prices, oil, and gold, to assess the overall health of the economy. ⢠The FTSE-100, which monitors the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange, experienced a sharp decline in 2020 due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ⢠On March 23, 2020, the index closed at 4,994, marking its lowest point since October 2011.
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