http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6939757.stm
World shares fall on credit fears Stock indexes have fallen sharply again on Friday, a day after markets in the US and Europe suffered heavy losses amid fears of a global credit crunch. Billions of dollars were wiped off share values, affecting businesses and individual investors alike. Shortly after opening the Dow Jones share index in New York was down 124.8 points, or 0.9%, at 13,145.9 points. London's FTSE 100 share index fell 3.1%, the Paris Cac index was down 3% and Germany's main Dax fell 1.6%. Analysts say the crisis could make it harder for banks, firms and consumers to get access to loans and cash. If this persists, it could lead to a global recession. [...]
