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Sure, the Young World Leaders Summit was at a luxury resort in Cancun. But that doesn't mean attendees weren't thinking about the dire economy.

AP - Analysts, investors and media around Asia expressed concern Monday that a weekend summit of world leaders aimed at tackling the global financial crisis — and preventing future debacles — was high on symbolism but low on action.

World leaders welcome the outcome of the G20 summit but some observers say the action plan does not go far enough.

World leaders convened Saturday for a second straight day hoping to tackle a financial crisis that has ricocheted across the globe and left the United States and other countries on the brink of deep recessions.

World leaders arrive in Washington to discuss measures to contain the recent financial turmoil as the G20 summit begins.

Global stock markets advanced Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street overnight and hopes that world leaders meeting in Washington would push for changes that will help right the economy.

New figures are set to show the eurozone is in recession, as world leaders gather in the US for a crucial economic summit.