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IMF Warns on Global Economy IMF Warns on Global Economy- The IMF and OECD warn that the terrorist attacks are accelerating a sharp slowdown in the world economy. UN Agency Reviews Airline Security UN Agency Reviews Airline Security- The International Civil Aviation Organisation discusses new security measures on flights, following the US terror attacks. Opec 'Resists Urge to Boost Oil Prices' Opec 'Resists Urge to Boost Oil Prices'- Fears over wider political tensions have prompted oil producers to maintain output levels despite falling crude prices, reports say. Business Gurus Warn of US Recession Business Gurus Warn of US Recession- A key survey warns of worsening economic conditions, after US consumer confidence takes its biggest plunge in a decade. AOL Cuts Targets After Attack AOL Cuts Targets After Attack- The US media giant AOL Time Warner warns it will suffer in the aftermath of 11 September due to a deeper slowdown in advertising. US Petrol Prices Slump US Petrol Prices Slump- US petrol prices are falling, but refiners are scared to stem production for fear of being labelled unpatriotic. Terror Attacks 'Will Hit House Prices' Terror Attacks 'Will Hit House Prices'- The US terror attacks and subsequent international uncertainty will affect the UK housing market, experts warn. IMF Shrugs off Recession Fears IMF Shrugs off Recession Fears- The IMF expects the world economy to avoid recession in the wake of the attacks on America, though the US economy will weaken. Pakistan's Airline Under Pressure Pakistan's Airline Under Pressure- Pakistan International Airlines has to work hard to cope with the fall-out of the crisis in neighbouring Afghanistan, reports the BBC. Will Bush's Asset Freeze Work? Will Bush's Asset Freeze Work?- The US is freezing the finances of 27 people and groups it says are linked to terrorists, but how effective can such measures be, asks the BBC. The Complexities of Consumer Confidence The Complexities of Consumer Confidence- Indicators of consumer sentiment are taking a massive hit in the wake of the US attacks. But just how important are they to the overall ec… Pakistan's Exchanges Re-Open Pakistan's Exchanges Re-Open- Pakistan's stock markets resumed trading after a week-long closure, and fell steeply amid fears about the impact of any military action. Oil Prices Sink to Year Low Oil Prices Sink to Year Low- Oil prices, which surged after the terrorist attacks on the US, collapsed in the biggest one day fall since the end of the Gulf crisis. Airlines Rush for Government Help Airlines Rush for Government Help- More airlines around the world are pleading for government help, as the string of jobs cuts and profit warnings continues. UK Growth 'To Fall Sharply' UK Growth 'To Fall Sharply'- A leading think tank warns that the UK economy will be hit hard by the terrorist attacks in the United States. World Tourism Faces Uncertain Future World Tourism Faces Uncertain Future- Tourism leaders meet in South Korea, as their industry reels from the impact of the US terror attacks. Stock Markets Rally Stock Markets Rally- Share prices in the United States and Europe posted strong gains, recovering some of last week's hefty losses. Sanctions Boost for Pakistan Economy Sanctions Boost for Pakistan Economy- The lifting of US sanctions should provide a much-needed boost for Pakistan's ailing economy, but more still needs to be done, reports the BB… Airlines Receive $15bn Aid Boost Airlines Receive $15bn Aid Boost- President Bush signs into law a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry, which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attack… Terror Attacks Shares Probe Terror Attacks Shares Probe- EU finance ministers launch an investigation into a flurry of trading in airline and insurance shares shortly before the US suicide attacks. Airline Insurance Deal 'Not Subsidy' Airline Insurance Deal 'Not Subsidy'- Chancellor Gordon Brown says the deal reached on insurance for UK airlines is not a precursor to wide-ranging state aid. Senate Backs $15bn Aid for Airlines Senate Backs $15bn Aid for Airlines- The Senate approves a $15bn rescue package for the US airline industry which has seen a sharp decline in trade after the terror attacks. EU Finance Ministers in Crisis Talks EU Finance Ministers in Crisis Talks- As stock markets crash and the airline industry pleads for aid, European finance ministers are meeting to hammer out ways of restoring confid… Stock Markets' Torrid Week Stock Markets' Torrid Week- Share traders count their losses at the end of an extremely volatile week with few expecting an upswing when trading resumes. Northwest Airlines Cuts 10,000 Jobs Northwest Airlines Cuts 10,000 Jobs- America's fourth largest airline becomes the latest major carrier to announce wholesale redundancies as the industry's crisis deepens. What is the Future for Skyscrapers? What is the Future for Skyscrapers?- The attacks on the World Trade Center highlight the vulnerability of high buildings, but will we fall out of love with the skyscraper, asks th… London Shares Claw Back at Close London Shares Claw Back at Close- The FTSE 100 index manages to claw its way back from five-year lows seen earlier as a deal to save the airlines looks close to fruition. German Business Confidence Falls German Business Confidence Falls- Gloomier business sentiment reflects uncertainty over the effects of the terror attacks on the US, key think-tank Ifo says. Budget Airlines Cut Fares Budget Airlines Cut Fares- Ryanair and Easyjet say price-cuts, not state subsidy, are the answer to the crisis facing the air travel industry. Week of Turmoil for Asian Markets Week of Turmoil for Asian Markets- Attention in Asia this week focused on stock markets, and how US investors would react to the terrorist attacks on America.