* Oil prices hit two-year lows* Investors wait for Fed minutes* Treasury bond prices up, dollar extends gains(Adds U.S. market open, changes byline, changes dateline, previously LONDON, recasts lead)By Yasmeen AbutalebNEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - An index of global equities hit a six-month low and oil prices slumped again on Wednesday, as investors reduced positions in riskier assets amid concerns
Strong smartphone penetration and social media usage spur growth for regionally-produced mobile apps, with GCC countries leading in connectivity rankings.
(Adds initial signs on U.S. stocks from futures market)* European stocks down for second day, Nikkei losses top 1 pct* German forecasts, Chinese data fuel worries over growth* Oil slides, investors wager on slowing world inflation* U.S. stocks set to inch higher at openBy Patrick GrahamLONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - European stock markets fell for a second day on Wednesday, pushing world share indices