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Spain bans short-selling of shares as markets fall [View all]
Source: BBC News
Spain has banned short-selling of shares to try to limit price moves after markets fell sharply on fears the country may need a full bailout.
Spain's market regulator blocked the practice for three months to try to restore order after sharp falls in bonds and shares.
"Short-selling" is a way that traders can make money by betting on falling share prices.
Italy has also banned short-selling of financial stocks for one week.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18950896
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