HOW THE US DOWNGRADE WILL HIT INVESTORS

Politicians and traders have cut short their holidays to address the sharp falls in markets seen since the start of the month - but should they have stayed on the beach?

Chaos in markets across the globe this week following heavy sell-offs prompted some commentators to warn of a new credit crunch, and left investors desperately seeking safe assets.

Investment Week and our sister title Investment Europe provide ongoing updates on the turmoil in global markets as investors fret over the US and European debt crises.

VIDEO: WHY THE MARKET HAS SOLD OFF

The FSA's ‘dawn raid' on the premises of Castlestone Management two weeks ago was a gift to journalists looking for a strong headline.

WHAT'S THE OUTLOOK FOR UK DIVIS?

Q&A - US DEBT CRISIS

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