Middle-class America wakes up to a bad dream as hi-tech stock markets slide

Article Abstract:

The decline in stock markets has negatively affected many ordinary Americans, who are seeing the value of their share portfolios drop dramatically. They hope that this situation will be improved by Federal Reserve Pres Alan Greenspan, who is forecast to announce an interest rate reduction of between 0.5% and 1%.

Interest Rates, Management, High technology industry, Forecasts and trends, Securities

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Strife in the markets doesn't always mean there's going to be a slump

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the dramatic decline in share prices on the world's stock markets are discussed. It is argued that this trend will not necessarily bring economic recession.

Column, Stock-exchange

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Black Monday it wasn't - but the rollercoaster ride is far from over

Article Abstract:

The drop in the FTSE 100 index to below 5,000 for the first time in nearly three years caused widespread panic among investors. Financial advisers believe that investors should not sell out, but there is still considerable concern about the prospects for the stock market.

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