HSBC clears ‘99%’ of delayed payments
Craig TaylorHSBC says it has processed “99%” of payments affected by an IT glitch, with the remainder due to be completed overnight. BBC News – Business
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US growth revision boosts markets
Shares rise and oil prices jump 10% after revised figures show the US economy grew by far more than previously thought between April and June. BBC News – Business
Europe stocks edge down in wild session
European stock markets zig-zag after spending most of the session in negative territory, as fears of a China-led economic downturn persist. BBC News – Business
Chinese shares dip after global rout
Chinese stocks have fallen 6%, a day after the worst plunge since 2007 saw markets fall around the world on concerns that its growth could be slowing. BBC News – Business
Mid-East stocks continue global fall
Stock markets in the Middle East fall sharply after a difficult week for all major global share indexes. BBC News – Business
FTSE 100 sees worst week this year
Stock markets around the world have fallen as poor manufacturing figures in China exacerbate global economic fears, with the FTSE 100 seeing its worst week this year. BBC News – Business