GLOBAL MARKETS-Fear of Greece euro exit sparks equity sell-off, US stocks down 4th day

NEW YORK: Global stocks slid on Monday on worries Greece could leave the euro zone, while oil prices fell after a move by economic powerhouse China to boost lending sparked fears its economy was weaker than thought.

Data pointing to a deeper European recession, along with growing unease over the Greek debt crisis, pushed shares down nearly 2 percent to a 4-1/2-month closing low in Europe, while the euro hit a near four-month low against the dollar.