US rate cut boosts global markets
US and European markets rise after the Federal Reserve cuts the interest rate at which it lends money to banks.

Aid worker diary: Indian floods
As the flood waters retreat in northern India, an aid worker reports on frantic efforts to help the worst-affected.

Union fears over Sainsbury's bid
A union urges Sainsbury's directors to block Qatar-based fund Delta Two's £10.3bn bid for the grocer.

New York rally ends turbulent day
The Dow Jones rallies in late trading after a day of market chaos, which saw the FTSE 100 losing 4.1%.

Timeline: Sub-prime problems
The key facts and events triggering some of the most volatile money market moves in recent years.

Liquidity woes hit more lenders
Several mortgage lenders see their shares slump amid fresh concerns over the impact of global credit market turmoil on liquidity.

Country profile: Tanzania
Key facts, figures and dates

Who's who in market turmoil
A guide to the key institutions which are involved in the recent market turmoil and how they might be affected.

Q & A: World stock market falls
What is behind the recent falls in world stock markets, and how will it affect you?

Greenspan gets Deutsche Bank role
Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan takes on an advisory role with Deutsche Bank.

Blackstone warns of deal slowdown
Private equity giant Blackstone warns the tighter credit market will make it more difficult to secure new takeovers.

Jitters remain among US investors
Concerns continue among US investors over losses linked to sub-prime lending - despite gains on European markets.

Japan's economy sees weak growth
Japan's economy grew just 0.1% from April to June, raising speculation rates will be kept on hold this month.

World shares fall on credit fears
World share prices continue to slide in a second day of big losses, amid fears of a global credit crunch.

What's behind the credit crunch?
Analysts give their views on why there has been such a violent correction in the stock and credit markets.

Mortgage concerns hit US markets
US share indexes tumble on fears that a wobble in the mortgage market may lead to a global credit crunch.

ECB moves to help banking sector
The European Central Bank pumps 95bn euros into the eurozone banking market to allay fears of a credit crunch.

Bank hints at one more rate rise
UK interest rates may need to rise one more time if inflation is to fall to the 2% target, says the Bank of England.

Economic woes send oil $3 lower
The price of oil falls more than three dollars a barrel on Monday, extending last week's decline.

US lender on brink of bankruptcy
American Home Mortgage files for bankruptcy but Wall Street shrugs off housing worries to post strong gains.