What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?
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What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?

Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.
Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth
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Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth

Stocks in Asia tumbled, led by Japan, where declines triggered “circuit breakers” meant to calm rapid moves. European and U.S. markets were set for declines.