Stock markets Why are global stock markets falling? Fears of interest rate rises in the US aimed at taming inflation are making markets nervous Stock market turmoil – live coverage The stock markets board in Tokyo show falls across the world. Stock markets continue to fall amid interest rate hike fears Read moreWhy are stock markets falling? There is every prospect that the US economic data will continue to strengthen, increasing the potential for higher interest rates. However, the eurozone looks unlikely to increase interest rates until its recovery is more firmly anchored.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2018 18:09 UTC