Tue 7 Oct 2008 | 12:18 EDT

Today on Reuters (1/5)

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Containing the crisis 11:42am ET

Countries are scrambling to stem the growing financial crisis and the Fed says it will begin buying commercial paper in another emergency move aimed at calming markets.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

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Feeling the crunch

Once considered immune to economic crisis, phone companies are feeling the pressure as frozen credit markets stall the mergers and investments they need to grow and compete.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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Credit tap trickles

Miners are feeling the squeeze from a tight credit market, but recent deals suggest the credit well hasn't dried up completely.   Full Article | More Columns 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 84.93 +1.47% 07 Oct 2008 12:06 EDT
Gold 880.6 +1.60% 07 Oct 2008 12:16 EDT
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Bernd Debusmann on World Affairs

John McCain is a big Roosevelt fan, an opinion not shared by all.  Full Coverage 

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Election 2008

The latest stories from the campaign trail on the road to the White House.  Full Coverage 

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Trading Places

Have you been affected by the credit crisis? Professionals from Wall St and beyond weigh in.  Blog 

Seven years on
Monday, 6 Oct 2008 08:00pm EDT 
The U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan began exactly seven years ago today.
Passengers hurt in plane drama

Oct 7 - A Qantas Airbus A330-300 makes an emergency landing at a remote Australian airport.  Play Video

 

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