Global stock markets hit by fears over economic growth

Global stock markets have been hit by fears over global growth following a run of bad economic news. German figures revealed a sharp drop in industrial production, raising fears than Europe's traditionally strongest economy was weakening.

World shares fall on Japan stimulus disappointment

World share indexes have fallen after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) held off taking new measures to calm markets. BoJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank would consider fresh steps if borrowing costs spike in the future, but opted against further action now.

Roubini: Iran is the greatest looming threat

LOS ANGELES (CNNMoney) -- Nouriel Roubini gives an audience no shortage of scenarios to keep them up at night, but his number one worry right now is the looming threat of Iran building nuclear weapons.

Winners and losers in a time of a global economic crisis

Amid all the excitement of the stock market swinging around like something out of The Jungle Book and looters roaming the streets, the most common question that I have been asked over the past few weeks is "what does it mean for my bank balance?"

Reports of billions being wiped off global stock markets are very frightening, but the crisis is not one that affects everyone equally. Depending on what stage of life you are at, the events of the past few weeks will have a very different effect on your quality of life. The following guide should help you to assess the damage (and the bright side), and help you understand what to do about it.