US shares slide on bail-out fears

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.

Shares fall on more economy fears
Global shares fall sharply due to renewed concerns that the world economy is facing an extended downturn.

Oil falls to below $60 a barrel
The price of Brent crude oil falls below $60 a barrel for the first time in 20 months, amid fears of a recession in the US.