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Asian and European Markets Struck By Recession Fears





Markets in Asia and Europe have fallen over fears that the global economy is headed for recession.

The Dow Jones Index has fallen to its lowest in over 5 years, whilst the London FTSE has fallen by 1.6%. The French and German markets have also dropped considerably.

The Asian markets are also down as Japan's Nikkei index closed down 6.8% and Hong Kong's main index dropped over 4%. With
Japanese exports falling, with further drops are to be expected.

Mining shares are some of the hardest hit. But it is believed that steel and other raw materials will also be hit as the economy slows even more. Steel giant Arcelor-Mittal has lost 6%.

Oil prices have also been falling, now approaching around $50 a barrel. The US has now lowered its economic outlook for 2009.
US GDP could be flat or grow slightly by the end of this year, but could possibly shrink over 2009.

Positive economic growth is oly expected to come in 2010, with further interest rate cuts. Fears over an economic slowdown in the US have been worsened by the month on month consumer price falls of 1%.




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