Evergrande's future was back in focus today after it emerged that China's debt-laden property firm had failed to complete a key $2.6 billion asset sale.
Its shares plunged more than 10% at one point following their resumption of trading, with Asian markets also back under pressure on fears of contagion in the region through any subsequent default.
The developments have meant a weaker session for European markets, despite London's blue-chip quarterly results season seeing an impressive profits haul from Barclays and resilient performance by consumer goods giant Unilever.
