Global stock markets still jumpy

Japanese shares touch fresh low
Japan's leading share index ends at a 16-month low due to the weaker dollar and fears of a US slowdown.

Growth concerns dent China shares
China's main share index falls by 5.3% to a 20-month closing low on fears that slowing growth will dent corporate profits.

Oil prices fall by more than $5
Oil prices in New York and London have fallen by more than $5 due to fears that a global economic slowdown would stifle demand.

Japanese factory output shrinks
Production at Japan's factories shrank in January, adding to fears that the nation's economy is faltering.

World markets lose $5.2trillion
Fears of a global slowdown wiped $5.2 trillion off global stock markets in January, analysts at S&P estimate.