Greece, banking worries drive world stocks lower

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks kicked off the final quarter of the year sharply lower on Monday while the yen and government bonds rose as concerns grew that a broader Greek debt default may be in the works after figures showed Athens would miss a deficit target.  http://news.yahoo.com/greece-banking-worries-drive-world-stocks-lower-073308713.html

Shares lose $20b as sell-off continues

Australian shares are trading sharply lower as worries about Europe's debt crisis, threats to the global economy and falling commodity prices send investors fleeing to the safety of cash and gold. http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/shares-lose-20b-as-selloff-continues-20111003-1l4ai.html

Asia stocks volatile after mixed US economic data

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks were volatile Friday as the boost from Europe's move to contain its debt crisis faded and mixed U.S. economic data reinforced pessimism about recovery prospects.

Benchmark oil rose above $82 a barrel while the dollar gained against the euro but fell against the yen. http://news.yahoo.com/asia-stocks-volatile-mixed-us-economic-data-060727255.html