Value of dealing in shares falls by 50%

THE Irish Stock Exchange’s (ISE) 2009 statistical review show the value of dealing in Irish shares fell by more than 50% in 2009 from €112 billion down to €53.4bn.

This news came as European shares hit two-month lows yesterday following sharp falls in New York and Tokyo markets overnight.

European shares fell to two-month lows, following sharp falls in New York and Tokyo markets overnight.