Governments around the globe are scrambling to shore up their markets as investor confidence remains low. Look here to follow the impact that Government action and bank policy shifts have on global markets. Tag your market watch- or banking crisis-related stories "Markets" to see them featured here.
Today equity markets fell sharply on concern over a weakening economy. Gallup indicates that consumers intend to spend 29% less on gifts this year. To make matters worse for retailers, there are five...