Not all the bad news is out yet, some analysts fear.

But analysts fear it could just as easily go the other way.

But some analysts fear that growth will slow past 2005.

Many analysts fear that a return to all-out civil war is near.

Analysts fear that a long shutdown could hurt the economy.

Analysts here fear that it is only a matter of time before the system will cease operating.

Analysts fear that Italy could be forced to pay more than 7pc as it looks to raise up to €8bn.

Some analysts fear that workers will fall further behind.

But some analysts now fear that the new axis may itself be unstable.

Some analysts also fear that a test could change the balance of power in Asia, perhaps leading to a new nuclear arms race there.