Friday, June 8, 2007

Asian markets mostly down, following Wall Street slide

Asian markets follow Wall Street's slide (AP)

A woman walks past a stock indicator in Tokyo Friday, June 8, 2007.  The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 296.59 points, or 1.64 percent,  to 17,756.79 at the end of morning trading. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)AP - Most Asian markets tumbled Friday after shares on Wall Street fell sharply amid growing speculation a U.S. interest rate cut was unlikely. Chinese stocks, however, bucked the trend and rose for a fourth straight session.


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