Sun 12 Oct 2008 | 21:53 EDT

Today on Reuters (1/5)

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Crisis plans hatched 5:35pm ET

European countries rushed out plans to shore up banks, trying to stem a crash in markets by pledging to back lending and buy stakes in financial institutions.  Full Article 

Reuters Blogs

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MacroScope

Reuters reporters go behind the scenes at the G7/IMF meetings to shine a light on the dismal science of global finance.  Blog 

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Uncertainty reigns

The viability of interbank guarantees and progress by global policymakers will take center stage as the market looks for signs of stability.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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What's next?

Yes, the banking crisis will end one day. But it's possible to argue that this is just the cold sweat, not the flu that follows.  Full Article | More Columns 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 78.3 +3.17% 12 Oct 2008 21:19 EDT
Gold 859.8 +0.37% 12 Oct 2008 21:44 EDT
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Crisis in Credit

Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map.  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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Reuters News Quiz

Who is Sarah Palin distantly related to? Which country did not cut interest rates this week?  Take Quiz 

Best of the week

Sr. photographer Peter Jones on 13 images that caught his eye this week.  Slideshow 

Deadly blasts rock Baghdad

Oct. 12 - Car bombers target Shi'ite neighbourhoods in the Iraqi capital in weekend attacks.  Play Video

 

Poll

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I've cut back in spending
I can't get a loan
I've pulled out of the stock market
All of the above
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