Reuters - Stocks fell on Monday, with the Dow diving 400 points to below 10,000 for the first time in four years, as investors feared the widening fallout from the credit crisis would drag the economy into recession.

Reuters - Oil was near $90 a barrel on Monday after falling to its lowest in eight months earlier in the session, pressured by expectations the global credit crisis will bring a sharp drop in oil demand.

Reuters - The European Union pledged on Monday to protect people's savings and maintain financial stability while Washington urged a more coordinated approach to the worst banking crisis in nearly 80 years.

AP - Asian and European stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress world economic growth.

AP - Hundreds of thousands of new cars and trucks that would have quickly made their way to people's driveways a year ago are now stacking up on dealer lots across the country, with potential buyers worried about whether they'll keep their jobs, be able to pay for gas, or qualify for a car loan.