Morning Markets: FTSE drops 2.5% on German shorting ban

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European markets have tumbled following a ban on naked short-selling in Germany.

At shortly before 9.30am, London's leading index was down 2.46%, or 130.54 points, at 5,176.80. By just after 12:30, the index had recovered slightly to 5187.26, a 2.26% fall on the day. Elsewhe...

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