Financial crisis: World round-up



Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock exchange

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock exchange.

US shares have fallen in volatile trading on fears of a global slowdown.

President George W Bush has sought to reassure traders. He said the White House was acting to resolve the crisis and restore stability to the markets.

Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images/10 October 2008

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