Australian shares had their worst day since the crash of 1987, losing more than 8%, as mounting recession fears sent equity markets tumbling around the world.
The benchmark S&P/ASX-200 stock index recorded its biggest one-day loss in its 16-year history, dragging the value of the main share index below $1 trillion. The broader All Ordinaries recorded its worst day since the October 1987 crash.
http://business.smh.com.au/business/worst-day-in-21-years-20081010-4xqy.html?sssdmh=dm16.339188
The benchmark S&P/ASX-200 stock index recorded its biggest one-day loss in its 16-year history, dragging the value of the main share index below $1 trillion. The broader All Ordinaries recorded its worst day since the October 1987 crash.
http://business.smh.com.au/business/worst-day-in-21-years-20081010-4xqy.html?sssdmh=dm16.339188
