Global Stock Markets Shaken By US Recession Fears; Japan’s Nikkei Sees Worst Day Since 1987

Global Stock Markets Shaken By US Recession Fears; Japan’s Nikkei Sees Worst Day Since 1987

Global stock markets plummeted on August 5 amid fears over the US economy, with Japan’s Nikkei and Topix indices dropping over 12%. The Nikkei 225 experienced its worst day since 1987, erasing all gains for the year. Stocks of major Japanese companies like Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo, and Marubeni fell over 14%. South Korea’s Kospi index fell 8.77%, halting trading for about 20 minutes, while India’s Sensex and Nifty dropped over 3%. Stock indices in Taiwan, China, and Australia also declined. US unemployment data for July has rattled markets, stoking fears that the world’s largest economy might be heading towards recession. Investors are turning towards safe-haven assets like Japan’s yen, driving Bitcoin down to $53,000.

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