February 6, 2008
Global stocks jangled by US recession fears (AFP) (Office Gossip)
AFP - European equities faced another turbulent day on Wednesday after another major sell-off on Wall Street and the Asian markets that was sparked by growing fears of a US recession, dealers said.
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