As it happened: Stock market turmoil

Key points

  • Stocks in Europe and Asia experience heavy losses on Friday
  • The US adds 117,000 new jobs in July, more than expected
  • EU commissioner Olli Rehn tries to reassure markets on Spain and Italy

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Reporters: David Gritten, Matthew Danzico, Kabir Chibber and Nathan Williams

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