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Shares fall on more economy fears Shares fall on more economy fears
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European and Asian shares have fallen in Monday trading as concerns continue about the threat of recession in the US and its impact on the world economy.European and Asian shares have fallen in Monday trading as concerns continue about the threat of recession in the US and its impact on the world economy.
The UK's main FTSE 100 index was down 81 points or 1.3% to 5,788 in early trade, while Germany's Dax had lost 2%, and France's Cac had fallen 1.9%.The UK's main FTSE 100 index was down 81 points or 1.3% to 5,788 in early trade, while Germany's Dax had lost 2%, and France's Cac had fallen 1.9%.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 had earlier finished the day's trading down 4%.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 had earlier finished the day's trading down 4%.
Analysts said dealers were cautious ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.Analysts said dealers were cautious ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index closed Monday down 4.3%, while Mumbai's Sensex was down 3.5% in afternoon exchanges.
Monday's falls come after Friday's declines on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones index losing 171 points or 1.4%.Monday's falls come after Friday's declines on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones index losing 171 points or 1.4%.
'No appetite''No appetite'
Despite the falls, the market mood seemed calmer after last week's ups and downs.Despite the falls, the market mood seemed calmer after last week's ups and downs.
The market appears to have hit bottom last week but it's still not in a position to keep rising, considering various events pending such as the Fed rate decision Koichi Ogawa, Daiwa SB InvestmentsThe market appears to have hit bottom last week but it's still not in a position to keep rising, considering various events pending such as the Fed rate decision Koichi Ogawa, Daiwa SB Investments
Last week saw global equity markets brought down by growing despair over the US economy, only to be later lifted by a $150bn (£76bn) stimulus plan agreed between the US Congress and the Bush administration.Last week saw global equity markets brought down by growing despair over the US economy, only to be later lifted by a $150bn (£76bn) stimulus plan agreed between the US Congress and the Bush administration.
Francis Lun, general manager at Fulbright Securities in Hong Kong, said the market was "fluctuating wildly".Francis Lun, general manager at Fulbright Securities in Hong Kong, said the market was "fluctuating wildly".
"Investors don't have the appetite to buy stocks now," he was quoted by AFP news agency as saying."Investors don't have the appetite to buy stocks now," he was quoted by AFP news agency as saying.
"The market appears to have hit bottom last week but it's still not in a position to keep rising, considering various events pending such as the Fed rate decision," said Koichi Ogawa, chief portfolio manager at Daiwa SB Investments in Tokyo."The market appears to have hit bottom last week but it's still not in a position to keep rising, considering various events pending such as the Fed rate decision," said Koichi Ogawa, chief portfolio manager at Daiwa SB Investments in Tokyo.
The Fed, America's central bank, is widely expected to cut US interest rates to 3.25% when it makes its next scheduled decision on Wednesday.The Fed, America's central bank, is widely expected to cut US interest rates to 3.25% when it makes its next scheduled decision on Wednesday.
Last week it reduced rates to 3.5% from 4.25% in an emergency move.Last week it reduced rates to 3.5% from 4.25% in an emergency move.