Drop in US consumer morale

German production stalls in June
Industrial output in Germany grew by just 0.2% in June, adding to fears the economy is on the brink of sliding into a recession.

US loses 62,000 jobs during June
US firms cut jobs for a sixth month in June, stoking fears the world's largest economy is heading for a recession.

Eurozone officially in recession
The eurozone officially slips into recession after new figures show that the economy contracted 0.2% in the third quarter.

Pound falls again against dollar
Sterling's losses mount as the currency hits its lowest in six years against the dollar on fears of a deep recession.

Oil falls to below $60 a barrel
The price of Brent crude oil falls below $60 a barrel for the first time in 20 months, amid fears of a recession in the US.