1. At Last, Talking Heads Acknowledge Obama Won
(Newsletter)

...e cut their key interest rates in an attempt to stave off an economic crisis that has seen share prices fall in global stock markets. CONTINUE... US candidates spar over economy Top_news By MWC...

2. Wall Street slump sparks Asia fall
(Archived/News/Economy)

Asian stock markets have fallen sharply following Wall Street's plunge to a 12-year low.

3. Opec expected to cut oil output
(Archived/News/Economy)

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has suggested it could make its largest ever supply cut, in an attempt to bolster falling oil prices amid the deepening economic slump.

4. Markets fall amid consumer worries
(Archived/News/Economy)

Global stock markets have plunged again as shoppers in the US and elsewhere rein in their spending because of the economic crisis.

5. World markets hit by fresh blows
(Archived/News/Economy)

Fears of deepening economic trouble in the US has sent global stock markets diving again.

6. US sets date for financial summit
(Archived/News/Economy)

George Bush, the US president, is to host a meeting of world leaders to discuss the global financial crisis on November 15, the White House has said.

7. Asian stocks buoyed by lending ease
(Archived/News/Economy)

Asian stocks have risen on the back of government efforts to bring down short-term lending rates and support by Ben Bernanke, the US central bank chairman, for more measures to aid the troubled US eco

8. McCain unveils US economy plan
(Archived/News/Global)

John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, has launched his vision for US economic revival as he fights to try and erode the opinion poll lead of his rival, Barack Obama.

9. IMF warns of financial meltdown
(Archived/News/Economy)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the world's financial system is near meltdown.

10. Oil prices plummet amid turmoil
(Archived/News/Economy)

Crude oil fell to its lowest price in a year, trading below $80 a barrel in London, as demand declines amid a worsening economic outlook caused by a global credit crisis.