Current market falls come after share surge since 2009 lows

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The recent sell-off may or may not be a sign that the market bubble is bursting, especially in technology shares and possible over-valued stocks.

But the falls so far need to be put in the context of some substantial gains since markets reached their lows following the financial crisis. Jim Reid at Deutsche Bank has crunched the numbers. He said:

As for the FTSE 100, it has jumped 85% since the 3542 level on 9 March 2009, even after its recent falls.