Global stock markets still jumpy Fears about a global economic slowdown continue to weigh on stock markets, with Japan's main share index falling nearly 3%.

UK food prices show 8.3% increase UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC.

Bank keeps UK interest rate at 5% The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5% for a fifth month as it balances a weak economy and high inflation.

Slowdown 'to hit poor countries' The global slowdown will take its toll on growth in developing countries, the UN agency Unctad says.

House prices in double-digit fall UK house prices recorded an annual fall of 10.9% in August leaving the average home costing £174,178, says the Halifax.

Job market jitters add to US woes Downbeat US employment ad retail data adds to economic jitters despite more positive figures from the service sector.

UK work week among EU's longest UK workers are among the hardest working people in Europe, with only Romanians and Bulgarians putting in longer hours, new research shows.

Eurozone rates on hold at 4.25% The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting.

New car sales 'hit by downturn' New UK car registrations last month were at their lowest level for any August since 1966, figures show.

Iraq economic outlook 'improves' Iraq's economic prospects have improved, thanks to better security, increased oil output and exports, says an IMF review.

Opec invites Brazil to join group Iran invites Brazil, which recently announced major untapped oil sources offshore, to join oil producers' cartel Opec.

UK mortgage rates 'keep falling' The Abbey is the latest lender to reduce interest rates on its mortgages during the longest period of cuts since the credit crunch began.

US economy 'facing stagflation' The US economy is facing slow growth and higher prices according to the Federal Reserve.

Pound dips further against dollar The pound continues to fall against the US dollar, hitting its lowest level since April 2006 on fears the UK is set for recession.

Crude oil price drops below $109 Crude oil prices slip further after Hurricane Gustav fails to disrupt output and on concerns slowing world growth will dent demand.

Georgia negotiates $750m IMF loan The IMF is set to give Georgia a $750m loan to help tackle the economic damage from its conflict with Russia.

Cheney in ex-Soviet energy call US Vice-President Dick Cheney presses for more energy export routes from ex-Soviet allies, as he tours the region.

S Africa plans to stop blackouts A massive investment in new energy in South Africa is needed to prevent more power cuts, according to one of the country's government ministers.

Eurozone economy shrinks by 0.2% Lower private spending and investment prompted the eurozone to contract in the second quarter, data shows.

UK recession this year - OECD The OECD says the UK economy will fall in recession in the second half of 2008 and sharply cuts its growth forecast.

Sharp slide in the UK jobs market UK economic worries are being blamed for a sharp decline in the number of permanent jobs - the worst since November 2001.

Mexicans sending home less The slowing of the US economy and the fall in the dollar has led to a sharp drop in the amount of money that Mexicans are sending home.

Housing dip 'slows divorce rate' Research suggests that couples are less likely to get divorced during a slowdown in the housing market.

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