Fed joins global scramble to contain credit crisis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Countries scrambled to slow the growing global financial crisis on Tuesday and Wall Street braced for the day after a massive sell-off, nervous about corporate earnings and hoping Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke might offer a ray of hope. Full Article
Obama has 3-point national lead on McCain
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a narrow 3-point lead in the U.S. presidential race on Republican John McCain less than a month before the election, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Tuesday. Full Article
Toronto stocks higher after erratic swings
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index was higher on Tuesday morning, helped by a rebound in oil prices above $90 a barrel and higher gold prices, but it was swinging erratically in nervous dealings. Full Article
Liberals mull higher deposit insurance
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Liberal leader Stephane Dion said on Tuesday he would consider following the lead of other countries in raising the insurance limit on banking deposits. Full Article
