George, Turn the computer off and put a blanket ban on the...

George, Turn the computer off and put a blanket ban on the financial media if you can, these people only perpetuate negativity and most the time bollocks about the true state of affairs, the media's job is to capitalise on our emotions be they good bad or ugly, don't let them into your house.

If your worried about your financial affairs and in a spot of bother, maybe you should consult a licenced planner every local bank has one, as for your health don't let these market gyrations get to you, the fundies are bailing along with redemptions by hedge funds all to protect their bonuses.

Long-term this insanity should subside and fundamentals should come back, the world is still turning/functioning but the stockmarket may need time to realize this,

cheers,
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