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Hk shares end at 3-yr low; worst wk since Asian crisisAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares sank 7.2 percent to a nearly three-year low on Friday, mirroring sell-offs in markets across the globe as investors worried about the risks of a global recession.
Asian stock market summaryAFP Journal Internet -
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - JAPAN
Japan leads Asian market rout [at Financial Times]Financial Times - Japanese shares fell as much as 11.4 per cent on Friday - the worst drop for 20 years - leading a rout of Asia-Pacific shares as fears deepened that the world's economy was heading for recession.
Asia: Nikkei plunges nearly 10% to 5-year lowShareCast - The Nikkei suffered a colossal decline Friday with the benchmark marking its seventh day of consecutive losses amid concern about a global recession.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Fears grip investors as global equities routAFP Journal Internet -
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Europe joined Asia's panic selling in stocks on Friday, knocking the benchmark world equity index to a 5-year trough, while the low-yielding yen jumped as fears grew that efforts by policymakers are insufficient to contain the global financial crisis.
Nikkei plunges 9.6 pct, biggest one-day fall since '87AFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) share average plunged 9.6 percent on Friday for its biggest drop since the 1987 stock crash, wiping out $202 billion in market value on growing fears that the financial crisis will spark a global recession.
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks hit five-year lowAFP Journal Internet -
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - World (WRGR.TA - news) stocks tumbled on Friday, with the benchmark world index falling to its lowest level in 5 years as Europe joined a panic sell-off in Asian stocks.
Nikkei posts biggest 1-day loss since 1987 crashAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) stock average fell 9.6 percent on Friday for its biggest one-day percentage loss since the 1987 stock market crash on growing fear the financial crisis will spark a global recession.
SE Asian Stocks-Thai, Philippine sink 8 pct; Jakarta stays shutAFP Journal Internet -
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Indonesia opted to extend a two-day suspension of its stock market on Friday, avoiding a sell-off as Thai and Philippine stocks plunged more than 8 percent.
Nikkei has biggest one-day drop since '87 stock crashAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) stock average dived 9.6 percent on Friday, its biggest one-day loss since the 1987 stock market crash, on growing fear the financial crisis will spark a global recession.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Panic strangles Asia stocks; yen firmAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks plunged on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei (news) down more than 10 percent, while the yen and U.S. Treasury debt prices rose, as panic set in after global efforts so far failed to unlock credit markets.
Nikkei down 10.1 pct, looks at biggest fall since '87AFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average tumbled 10.1 percent on Friday, heading for its biggest one-day drop since the 1987 stock market crash and its seventh straight day of losses, on fears the financial crisis will lead to a global recession.
TOPWRAP 1-Stocks plunge, pressure on G7 to act on crisisAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Fearful selling clenched Asian markets on Friday after U.S. stocks plunged, heaping pressure on economic powers to halt a global spiral of financial distress and slowing growth.
Japan PM Aso: stock slide could hurt real economyAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Friday the slide in Tokyo's stock market could hurt the real economy.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Panic strangles Asia stocks, yen jumpsAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks plunged on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei (news) down more than 10 percent, while the yen and U.S. Treasuries rose, as panic ripped through markets and investors shrugged off efforts so far to unlock credit markets.
Nikkei dives 10.6 pct, eyes biggest fall since 1987AFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average tumbled nearly 11 percent on Friday, leaving it facing its biggest one-day drop since the 1987 stock market crash on fears the financial crisis will lead to a global recession.
Japan says to try to minimise impact of stock fallAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesman said on Friday the government would seek to minimise the impact of a plunge in Japanese stocks on the economy, and tax steps to support stock prices may be considered.
Asian credit default swaps soar to record - tradersAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The cost of protection against defaults in Asian's sovereign and corporate debt soared to record highs amid fears the financial crisis could soon spread to the region, traders said.
Nikkei dives, eyeing biggest fall since '87 crashAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average tumbled 11 percent on Friday, leaving it facing its biggest one-day drop since the 1987 stock market crash on fears the financial crisis will lead to a global recession.
Japan leads Asian market slide [at Financial Times]Financial Times - Japanese shares fell by 11.4 per cent on Friday, leading a rout of Asia Pacific shares as fears deepened that the world's economy was heading for recession.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks drop as panic sparks scramble for cashAFP Journal Internet -
HONG KONG, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Asia stocks dropped sharply on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei (news) plunging 11 percent, while the yen and gold rose on growing fears that no government effort so far has rejuvenated credit markets or kept the global economy from a path to recession.
Japan Hot Stocks-New City Residence awash with sell ordersAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei (news) average fell 4.5 percent and the broader TOPIX lost 4.6 percent as of 0014 GMT on Friday.
Nikkei slides 8 pct on Wall St dive, firm yenAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) average slid more than 8 percent on Friday after U.S. stocks plummeted on fears about a global recession, while a firm yen added to the pain.
Nikkei down 3 pct on Wall St dive, firm yenAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) average slid 3 percent on Friday after U.S. stocks plummeted on fears about a global recession, while a firm yen added to the pain.
Japan stocks set to fall after Wall St diveAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks are likely to fall on Friday after U.S stocks plummeted as investors bet recent moves by authorities worldwide to thaw frozen credit markets would not be enough to avert a global recession.
FUND VIEW-US tech stocks offer earnings defence - HendersonAFP Journal Internet -
SINGAPORE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Investors should buy U.S. tech stocks with strong balance sheets such as IBM (NYSE: IBM - news) , but avoid Taiwanese electronics firms like Hon Hai which have high fixed costs, Henderson Global Investors said on Thursday.
Asian shares boosted by interest rate cuts [at Financial Times]Financial Times - Coordinated cuts to interest rates in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America initially boosted the region's stock markets for the first time in a week.
Asia: Nikkei at 5-year low, Hang Seng ralliesShareCast - The Nikkei lost its grip on earlier gains after a volatile session, settling at a five year low, despite gains in most other Asian markets.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Some calm returns after steep losses, rate cutsAFP Journal Internet -
LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Many stock markets rose strongly on Thursday and winners during the recent turmoil, such as the yen and gold, slipped as at least temporary calm returned to markets a day after coordinated global interest rate cuts.
Nikkei slips 0.5 pct in day of roller-coaster tradeAFP Journal Internet -
TOKYO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei (news) stock average fell 0.5 percent on Thursday to its lowest close in more than 5 years amid volatile trade, with hopes for new policy steps to contain the financial crisis warring with concerns over the global economy.
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