Europe's single currency has been affected by concerns about political uncertainty in Italy.

Haze concerns are nothing new to F1, with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai routinely affected by concerns over air quality.

Banking stocks were among the hardest hit, in line with the global trend which saw financials particularly affected by concerns about Dubai's financial health.

Professor Ziemke said New Zealand has been affected by concerns that the US, UK and to a certain extent Australia have had about violent extremism.