US markets fell heavily  to finish at their lowest point in twelve years.  The Dow closed down by 250 points or 3.4% at 7114, the  S&P500 was down by 26 points or 3.4% at 744 and the Nasdaq was down 53 points or 3.7%  at 1387.  Â
Gold fell back below  the $1000/oz level falling $7 to $995/oz and oil capped off a volatile day to fall $1.59 to $38.44/bbl at settlement. Â
