Spanish house sales drop sharply

Surprise jump in Japanese output
Japanese industrial output rose 0.9% in July, but analysts say the surprise jump does not ease fears of a recession.

Dollar increases against the euro
The dollar climbs towards a six-month high against the euro, as fears remain about a European recession.

UK economy comes to a standstill
UK economic growth ground to a halt between April and June, official figures show, heightening fears of a recession.

Europe's major economies contract
The 15 economies of the eurozone contract by 0.2%, heightening fears the area is sliding towards recession.

Japanese economy shrinking
The Japanese economy contracted by 0.6% between April and June, prompting fears that it is sliding towards recession.