Global growth fears weigh on US stocks <\/p>\n
Wall Street stocks have suffered one of the worst weeks of 2014, with overwhelming global growth fears. <\/p>\n
The dollar has gained against other major currencies except the yen amid rising worries about global growth. <\/p>\n
US stocks have fallen sharply, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index sinking more than two per cent. <\/p>\n
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey has said the G20 economic powers remain confident about the global economy. <\/p>\n
Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox has announced a joint TV venture with 'Big Brother' creator Endemol. <\/p>\n
Oil prices have closed slightly higher after deep session losses in a market worried about a supply glut. <\/p>\n
The Nielsen company has admitted to errors dating back to March in its measurement of television viewing. <\/p>\n
PM Tony Abbott has said China's decision to impose tariffs on Aust coal shows the importance of a FTA soon. <\/p>\n
European stock markets have fallen at the start of trading. <\/p>\n
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