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The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, said Dannon's own studies failed to support its advertised claims that its Activia, Activia Light and DanActive were "clinically" and "scientifically" "proven" to have health benefits that other yogurts did not.

It seeks reimbursement for all U.S. purchasers of Activia, Activia Light and DanActive, and demands Dannon engage in "a corrective advertising campaign."

Spokespeople at the European Central Bank, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank, contacted by Reuters, would not comment on the rumours cited by traders. No one at the Federal Reserve was immediately available for comment, following Monday's U.S. holiday.

Likely or not, there was little doubt some policy response in words or deeds was deemed necessary to halt the rout.

"To really help improve things, a truly positive surprise is necessary," said Jim O'Neill, chief global economist at Goldman Sachs, adding that moves like a relaxation of the proposed Basel 2 international capital adequacy rules for banks might be needed to calm the worst fears for the stretched banking system. More>>

1402: It's heating up now as Anderson goes on a marauding run through midfield but is stopped on the edge of the box by a brilliantly-timed Steven Gerrard challenge.

1359: Anderson saves United. Edwin van der Sar is blocked by two of his own defenders as he attempts to punch clear and the ball lands with Harry Kewell, whose shot is cleared off the line by the Brazilian. Anderson then pressurises Fernando Torres as the Spaniard attempts to head in the rebound and the ball goes wide. More>>