Global shares suffer worst week since financial crisis

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US markets have suffered their worst week since the global financial crisis of 2008, as fears over the impact of the coronavirus continued to grip investors; we hear from Chris Low at FTN Financial in New York. The coronavirus outbreak has exposed the economic vulnerabilities of Australia, a country heavily dependent on trade with China. Bilateral ties may be lucrative, but they are complicated as the BBC’s Phil Mercer reports from Sydney. Tattoos were once seen as a sign of rebellion and edginess but are now a firm fixture on high streets from Stockholm to Milan. But does the popularity of tattoos translate into social acceptability or could you be damaging your career prospects? The BBC's Elizabeth Hotson’s been finding out. And we're joined throughout the programme by Peter Ryan, ABC's Senior Business Correspondent in Sydney. Photo description: New York Stock Exchange Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images