Terror fears cast pall over Shanghai

By Andrew Wood in Hong Kong Shanghai shares fell 4.5 per cent to their worst closing level in 20 months as hopes faded yesterday that measures would be announced to boost China's market to coincide with the start of the Beijing Olympics. Rumours of security problems circulated among traders and damped the Olympic euphoria with the Shanghai Composite index falling to 2,605.72 - its lowest close since December 28 2006. You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the... [read full story]                    

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