these statements are common, with regard to emerging market countries with problematic policies, but not often about g7 countries. this, unlike other fluctuations in the market, is a self inflicted wound. these were the deliberate decisions of the government on friday. price rises in the shops have hit another record high. figures show annual shop inflation accelerated to 5.7% in september. the president of ukraine has pledged to protect citizens in areas of his country which could be annexed by moscow after the kremlin held unofficial referendums. they will always say we are too small, too slow, too weak, too full of fear. and coming up actor michael sheen performs a new rendition of his world cup rallying cry to the wales football team.