Fears of banking turmoil in eastern Europe caused global investors to rush for safety on Tuesday, with warnings about European financial institutions provoking a stampede into the dollar and US bonds.
ByAlan Beattie in Washington, Stefan Wagstyl in London and Aline van Duyn in New York
Published: February 17 2009 21:58 | Last updated: February 17 2009 21:58
Fears of banking turmoil in eastern Europe caused global investors to rush for safety on Tuesday, with warnings about European financial institutions provoking a stampede into the dollar and US bonds.