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Congressional opposition to the Bush administration's $700bn banking bail-out showed signs of weakening yesterday as another plunge in Wall Street stocks provided a reminder of the fragility of the financial system
Share price plunge strengthens Congress support for bail-out
The credit derivatives market, worth some $54 trillion (31trn), began its biggest test yesterday as an unprecedented round of settlement operations on derivatives contracts began,including those covering the debt of Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Moment of truth for default derivatives
The amount invested in the US commercial paper market fell by $95bn in the past week, fuelling concerns about the availability of money for banks and companies from this vital source of short-term funding.
Investors pull out of CP market
Plans for a pan-European response to the global financial crisis lay in tatters last night as Greece followed Ireland in unilaterally guaranteeing all bank deposits.
European bank rescue plan in tatters amid savings stampede
Building societies have demanded "urgent" action by the Government to restore a "level playing field" in the savings market after Ireland guaranteed the deposits of six national lenders.
Building societies demand action from Gordon Brown over savings
Businesses are facing a major squeeze as banks warn that they plan to cut back their lending sharply.
Banks' plans for lending cutback will tighten the screw on businesses
The Bank of England warned yesterday of rising defaults on loans amid signs that a worsening credit crunch is prompting sharp falls in house prices and a squeeze on consumer spending power.
Bank warns of rising loan defaults as house prices fall
The European Central Bank abandoned its crusade against inflation yesterday and opened the door for a cut in interest rates signalling a major shift in policy as the eurozone flirts with outright recession.
ECB could cut interest rates by Novembre
The United States could be heading for a significant recession as the financial crisis bites, but the euro area may suffer no worse than an economic slowdown, according to an authoritative new report.
US faces worse recession than euro zone, warns IMF
Capitalism is dead. America has gone socialist. US leadership has collapsed. Europe has shown the way. Oh yes?
That rubbish they talk about the credit crunch
National Grid has given warning that there could be further sharp rises in electricity prices this winter amid mounting fears that Britain is facing a supply squeeze.
National Grid says power prices may rise sharply