Companies face spiralling funding costs
Spreads in bond markets at historic highs
Germany attacks Brussels over Commerzbank aid
Steinbrück says approval of capital injection delayed
Asia falls sharply, tracking Wall Street lower
Economists declare US in recession
Metrovacesa banks to swap debt for equity
Another bail-out of a Spanish property group
New US administration tilts towards hawks
Clinton nominated secretary of state and Gates staying as Pentagon chief
- • In depth The Obama transition
- • Clinton nomination wins politicians’ praise
- • Jim Jones appointed national security adviser
- • Slideshow Obama’s team
- • Editorial Comment Obama gambles on Hillary Clinton
- • Gideon Rachman’s blog Obama and the price of loyalty
India demands Pakistan hand over suspects
Government seeks 20 most wanted militants
Thai court disbands ruling coalition
Prime minister accepts ban from office as parties fight on
EU rethink on pollution permits
Industry appears to win concessions
Cancelled M&As close to eclipsing takeovers
Value of pulled deals nears that of those completed
