Major European share markets closed lower on Friday, ending another turbulent week. On Wall Street, falls extended in late trade to take the Dow Jones to a close of 1.57%. Many factors account for the volatility of the markets. Among the most worrisome are concerns about the strength of European banks. Host Lisa Mullins talks to New York-based market analyst Otis Casey, of Markit Financial Information about this crisis of confidence.
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