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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
City Staff

FTSE 100 Live: Index closes down 1.3% as Diageo tumbles, GDP flat in third quarter

Shares in FTSE 100 heavyweight Diageo have tumbled after it cut guidance due to lower-than-expected demand in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In a surprise update, the Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker drinks giant said its current half-year sales performance will be down on the previous six months.

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