FTSE 100 falls from 1999 high as HSBC, miners drop By: MarketWatch February 25, 2014 at 05:12 AM EST Miners drive the FTSE 100 index to its first loss in eight days as metals prices weaken, while HSBC adds more pressure after a broker downgrade. Read More >> Related Stocks: Bhp Billiton Ltd ADR HSBC Holdings Plc ADR Rio Tinto Plc ADR