Asian markets tumble on U.S. economic concerns; Nikkei plunges 4% (Nasdaq)

6 October 2008, 3:46 am

(RTTNews) - The stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region tumbled on Monday on fears that the U.S. bailout plan might not stem the financial crisis that has also spread to Europe. Oil prices fell by around $4 on Monday on concerns that a global recession would reduce demand for oil.... read more

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