1.   Asian equity markets and currencies fell overnight, undermining confidence in companies that rely on earnings from the region.

2.   Asian equity funds did well.

3.   Australian equities also rose as Asian equities gained.

4.   Barclays must still sell the Australian, New Zealand and Asian equity and corporate finance businesses of BZW.

5.   Australian stocks also dropped after falls in Asian equities.

6.   Canadian stocks fell after Asian equity markets and currencies declined overnight, undermining confidence in companies that rely on earnings from the region.

7.   Canadian stocks are expected to decline after Asian equity markets and currencies plummeted overnight, undermining confidence in companies that rely on earnings from the region.

8.   Canadian government bonds were little changed as rebounding Asian equity markets quelled demand for Canadian and U.S. fixed-income issues as a haven from market volatility.

9.   DUTCH stocks fell as ABN Amro Holding NV led the decline on expectations plunging Asian equity markets will trim banking profits.

10.   European markets were mixed, following the rally in Asian equities.