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UK blue chips tumble below 6000 level

The FTSE-100 dipped below the psychologically-important 6000-point mark last night after its second consecutive day of significant falls.

The FTSE-100 dipped below the psychologically-important 6000-point mark last night after its second consecutive day of significant falls as the first signs emerged that investors are seriously considering the prospect of a global recession.