The FTSE-100 closed 2.2 points lower at 5869 as rival political leaders in the US discussed how to avoid a raft of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts next month.
The FTSE-100 closed 2.2 points lower at 5869 as rival political leaders in the US discussed how to avoid a raft of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts next month.
Custom byline text:
There was further disappointment earlier over Monday's weaker-than-expected US manufacturing report revealing a contraction in the sector in November.
Investors were nervously awaiting today's autumn statement from Chancellor George Osborne, in which he is expected to change or abandon his goal to cut the UK's debt as a percentage of GDP by 2015/2016.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
