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A Closer Look At The FTSE 100

VIDEO: Two Fools put the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) under the spotlight.

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With the FTSE 100 (FTSEINDICIES:^FTSE) down 5% since 22 January, two Fools take a look at what’s depressing the index following a prosperous 2013, with emerging markets and commodities at the forefront of concerns currently.

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