30 December 2011
Last updated at 10:33 ET
Stock markets have been rocked by international economic crises in 2011
World stock markets are rounding off a wild and difficult year.
The UK FTSE 100 has fallen 5.6% in 2011, while France and Germany stocks have seen falls of 18% and 15% as growing fears for the survival of the euro took their toll.
The Libyan revolution saw the oil price surge in the first half of the year, while the gold price set a new record high as investors sought its safety.
Meanwhile, the euro is set to end 2011 at a 15-month low against the dollar.
The euro has been fighting for its survival
The eurozone crisis has had a massive impact on
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