US economy concerns knock shares

Shares fall on US economy fears
Asian shares fall sharply in Wednesday trading due to renewed fears about the health of the US economy.

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

Economy worries hit world markets
European and US shares fall on more fears over the state of the economy and the prospect of slower Eurozone growth.

Pound hits two-year low vs dollar
Sterling slides to its weakest levels against the dollar in more than two years, on fears about the health of the UK economy.

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.