RE:Markets worldwide are getting crushed todayStocks around the world are tumbling as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shockwaves of fear through global markets.
Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss Monday. The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo closed more than 12% lower.
The volatility spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, and US stock futures fell sharply Monday morning. Nasdaq futures were down 4.5%. Dow futures and S&P 500 futures were down 2% and 3.1% respectively