Asian and European stock markets have faced significant declines amid fears of a potential recession in the United States, triggered by disappointing employment data. The Nikkei index in Japan experienced its worst drop since 1987, while European stocks fell to their lowest levels in six months. Analysts are now predicting a possible acceleration of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in response to the economic slowdown.
Global Stock Markets Plummet: What the 12.4% Drop in Japan Means for Investors
2024-08-05T11:24:12.279Z