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Japan’s Nikkei index has its worst day in decades as world markets quake over risks to US economy
By ELAINE KURTENBACH BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark stock index plunged 12.4% on Monday, compounding a global market rout set off by investor concerns that the the U.S. economy could be headed for recession. A report Friday showing hiring by U.S. …