Global shares nosedive on China economic woes
IndoneStock markets across the world have fallen sharply as fears of a Chinese economic slowdown continue to haunt investors.
London's FTSE 100 index closed down 4.6% at 5,898.87, with major markets in France and Germany down by 5.5% and 4.96% respectively.
In total, £73.75bn was wiped off the FTSE 100 as a result of Monday's falls.
In volatile trading, Wall Street's Dow Jones fell 6%, then almost recovered its losses before closing 3.6% lower.