FTSE Stumbles After Hillary Clinton Pneumonia Scare

Britain's biggest companies are braced for their worst stock market blow since the EU referendum - with some experts suggesting Hillary Clinton's health troubles are to blame. The FTSE 100 index dropped 1.6% this morning after the US Democratic presidential candidate was diagnosed with pneumonia. Jane Foley, a senior FX strategist at Rabobank, said the scare may have spooked investors who are concerned about the economic uncertainties which are likely to hit the markets should Mrs Clin