From CNBC, April 6, 11:55pm EDT:
Asia-Pacific markets extended their sell-off Monday as fears over a global trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs fueled a risk-off mood.
Hong Kong markets led losses in the region, with the Hang Seng Index declining 10.37%. Meanwhile, mainland China’s CSI 300 fell 6.31%.
Over in Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 6.39% to hit an 18-month low while the broader Topix index plummeted 6.50%. Earlier in the day, trading in Japanese futures was suspended due the market hitting circuit breakers.
In South Korea, the Kospi index was last down 4.74%, while the small-cap Kosdaq declined 4.01%.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200
extended losses to 3.87%. The benchmark slid into correction territory with an 11% decline since its last high in February, in its previous session.
India’s benchmark Nifty 50 dropped 3.85% at the open while the broader BSE Sensex declined 5.29%....
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