October 7, 2008 -- Updated 2031 GMT (0431 HKT)

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Fed chief sees crisis heading into 2009

The global financial crisis is likely to restrain the U.S. economy well into 2009, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday. Meanwhile, the UK's finance secretary, Alistair Darling is to make a statement Wednesday -- widely expected to include rescue measures for the country's battered banks -- before markets open in Europe. full story

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