Asian markets fall on US worries

European markets fall on opening
Major stock markets in European fall on Wednesday after weak company results in the US renew fears of a recession there.

Government measures boost stocks
Stock markets rise in Europe and Asia on new government measures to support the financial system.

US vote fails to lift Asia shares
Stock markets in Asia fall, despite the approval of a revised financial rescue plan by the US Senate.

Recession in Asia is 'unlikely'
Growth in Asia may slow this year, but a recession is unlikely, the head of the Asian Development Bank says.

Markets mixed after Fed rate cut
Europe's major stock markets are mixed after strong gains in Asia and Wall Street overnight.