Stories Related to Asian Stock Markets Slump Amid Financial Fears

Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 02/17/2009 - 2:26am

HONG KONG -- Asian stock markets fell sharply Tuesday, with benchmarks in Hong Kong and South Korea down about 4 percent, as renewed financial fears sent banks across the region tumbling.

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