U.S. stock futures extended losses on Monday and U.S. Treasury futures climbed after a government task force rejected the viability plans of General Motors and Chrysler, saying bankruptcy for both companies remained an option >>
The Japanese government is set to map out its third fiscal stimulus package ahead of the G20 summit this week to prop up an economy mired in its worst recession since World War Two. >>
The dollar rose against other major currencies on Monday, as comments about euro zone fiscal responsibility and weaker stock markets undermined recent investor confidence and favoured the safe-haven greenback. >>