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Recession fears drag FTSE down

The FTSE 100 fell again today, after strong gains earlier in the week. Read more »

15 October 2008 4:58PM GMT

Markets react to US bank recapitalisation announcement

Early gains on the FTSE were largely cancelled out later in the afternoon, after the US followed Britain''s lead in announcing bank recapitalisations. Read more »

14 October 2008 4:55PM GMT

Strong gains follow bank recapitalisation announcement

The FTSE 100 surged today, as the markets reacted to the government''s bank bailout plan. Read more »

13 October 2008 4:51PM GMT

Black day for markets, FTSE plummets 8.5 per cent

The FTSE 100 plunged again, with some investors seemingly panic-selling on the back of global recession fears. Read more »

10 October 2008 4:58PM GMT

FTSE retreats, money markets still frozen

The FTSE 100 retreated slightly today, with gains wiped out by the opening of the US exchanges this afternoon. Read more »

9 October 2008 4:59PM GMT