G8 sees more squalls on horizon
The waters are rarely calm for finance ministers attending Group of Eight meetings. As soon as the stewards of the global economy feel ready to take some pride in navigating through one squall, they get a better view of others looming ahead. At the G7 gatherings this year in Tokyo and Washington - Russia is only invited once a year - the prime concern was stabilising global financial markets as credit dried up, banks teetered and economic prospects dimmed.