Tue 7 Oct 2008 | 19:51 EDT

Today on Reuters (1/5)

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Wall St sinks, again 6:03pm ET

Stocks plunged for a fifth straight day as fears the spiraling credit crisis would drag the economy into a deep recession tore through the market.   Full Article | Full Coverage 

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More disappointment?

Another rough day accelerates recession fears and Alcoa kicks off earnings.  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 84.27 +0.70% 07 Oct 2008 17:03 EDT
Gold 890.7 +0.89% 08 Oct 2008 19:46 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 

Environment watch
Monday, 6 Oct 2008 08:00pm EDT 
Vivid scenes of nature from floods in Algeria to an Afghan dust storm.
Obama gets independent votes

Oct 7 - Barack Obama is widening his lead among the crucial independent voting bloc on the eve of the Presidential debate.  Play Video

 

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