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The impact of the US credit rating downgrade and European debt crisis on Africa

The world economy once again is in turmoil due to sovereign debt crisis in the United States (US) and Europe. The US credit downgrade came at a critical time for the world as it may have the effect of gearing up market sentiment against a rapid recovery. Stock markets plunged on news of the downgrade, but recovered shortly afterwards and remain highly volatile. Furthermore, European banks remain highly exposed to the European sovereign debt.[…]