ISEQ continues to fall amid fears about Chinese intentions

The value of shares on the Irish Stock Exchange has continued to fall this morning.

Yesterday, more than €4bn was wiped off the value of the ISEQ, which ended the day down 3.5%.

The losses were triggered by a fall in Asian markets amid fears that the Chinese government might impose measures to limit demand for shares to dampen its economic boom.

Although the Shanghai exchange has now rallied, European markets declined further today, with the ISEQ down 239 points in early trading.