Global Market Overview 4:01pm

China growth fears weigh on shares

Wall St. losses pared as bullish undertow makes presence felt

EQUITIES 3:41pm

US defence sector hit by sequester fears

Aircraft makers fall on fears of Pentagon spending cuts

CURRENCIES 10:34am

Italy uncertainty keeps pressure on euro

Yen and dollar climb as investors seek havens

EQUITIES 4:41pm

HSBC earnings miss chimes with China fears

FTSE 100 under pressure as banks and miners fall

COMMODITIES 8:58am

China becomes world’s top oil importer

Shale revolution reduces US need to import crude

CAPITAL MARKETS Mar 3, 2013

Outlook: Fed target puts focus on payrolls

High street under scrutiny for signs of weakness

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