Finance crisis: In graphics

This is one of the most tumultuous times on record in the global financial markets.

The financial landscape is going through a period of upheaval with some major firms folding, other operations merging and a limited number of companies in both the Europe and the US, being rescued by governments.

BILLION-DOLLAR BAIL-OUTS

Governments have spent billions of dollars on rescue packages, led by the US with its $700bn rescue package.

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