Gold falls below to $800 an ounce

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt
Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe.

Oil price hovers at $50 a barrel
Oil prices are hovering around $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil.

Oil prices fall on economy fears
Oil prices fall on more bad economic news and after Opec hinted it would not cut oil production soon.

Struggling pound continues slide
The pound's dismal run continues as fears about the health of the UK economy persist.

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.