Wed 8 Oct 2008 | 4:55 EDT

Today on Reuters (1/5)

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Trying to stem the tide 4:35am ET

Britain announced plans to inject up to $87 billion into its biggest retail banks and Hong Kong slashed interest rates to try to stem the global financial crisis.  Full Article | Video 

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 81.56 -3.80% 08 Oct 2008 04:44 EDT
Gold 912.8 +3.29% 08 Oct 2008 04:52 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, McCain spar over economy

Oct 8 - John McCain and Barack Obama battled over taxes and the best way to help struggling American workers during their second presidential debate.  Play Video

 

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