Shares fall on US economy fears

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 concerns prompt market falls
World shares tumble on mounting investor concerns about the health of the US economy.

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.

IBM profits surge despite economy
Computer giant IBM reports a 26% jump in quarterly profit despite fears of a faltering US economy.

World shares down on market fears
Shares fall globally at the start of the week amid growing concerns over the state of the US economy.