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US and European markets fall sharply after Monday's announcement of a Greek referendum on EU moves to solve its debt crisis.
Russia and China 'worst bribers'
Companies from Russia and China are most likely to pay bribes when doing business abroad, a survey suggests.
Rich countries are 'pessimistic'
People are upbeat in developing countries but pessimistic in the rich world, a BBC survey of economic attitudes finds.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
14 hours ago
The decision by the Greek premier to hold a referendum on the eurozone rescue package is forcing European leaders and global investors to assess the potentially heavy cost of a possible Greek default or a decision by Greece to leave the eurozone
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
9 hours ago
There was something for everyone in my interview with Adam Posen, the "dovish" US economist on the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.
MF Global filing for Chapter 11
US brokerage firm MF Global files for bankruptcy protection after revealing £4bn of eurozone debt exposure.
Markets fall as euro fears remain
Bank shares and the euro fall as fears over the eurozone and Italian government debt persist, despite the latest rescue deal.
Saudi cities get high-speed rail
A Spanish group has been chosen to build a high-speed rail link in Saudi Arabia linking the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
HTC expects quarterly revenue dip
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC says it expects slightly lower revenues and shipments in the fourth quarter than it recorded in the third.
Cricketers guilty of betting scam
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif are found guilty of their part in a betting scam in last year's Lord's Test match against England.
Nature's copycats flood the world
More and more companies now turn to biomimicry - sifting through our planet’s lengthy archives for innovations inspired by nature.
Chemicals industry hacking attack
At least 29 chemical firms have been targeted by a cyber-attack linked to China earlier this year, security firm Symantec says.
New £50 banknote in circulation
The new £50 banknote featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt has been put into circulation by the Bank of England.
China's manufacturing dip 'worrying'01:47
Greeks sceptical over referendum 00:36
Eurozone's spinning wheel of fortune03:11
Asia set for new budget airline02:24
Greek debt referendum 'high risk'03:41
China expands oil and gas tax01:40
Is UK growth rise just a blip?02:54
Britain looks to Asian markets02:07
Fair feud?
Trade talks pit Japanese farmers against industry
Look east
UK educational technology show moves to Abu Dhabi
In need of an upgrade
Can PCs reverse their sales decline?
What euro crisis?
Italy's wealthy shoppers do not need price tags
Why mini is big in the toy world
Bangladesh puts its huge migrant workforce online
Cambodia sets up special college for garment workers
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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11657.96 | Down | -297.05 | -2.48% |
| Nasdaq | 2606.96 | Down | -77.45 | -2.89% |
| S&P 500 | 1218.28 | Down | -35.02 | -2.79% |
| FTSE 100 | 5421.57 | Down | -122.65 | -2.21% |
| Dax | 5834.51 | Down | -306.83 | -5.00% |
| BBC Global 30 | 5423.11 | Down | -12.24 | -0.23% |
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