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The New York Stock Exchange rings the opening bell. Wall Street stocks resume their downward slide early as the economic toll mounts from the rapid near-shutdown of key industrial and services sectors. IMAGES
U.S. stock indexes open sharply lower after Britain votes to leave the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. stocks opened sharply lower for the second straight day on Thursday after China allowed the yuan to decline further and oil prices slumped to near 12-year lows, raising concerns over the state of the global economy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Tokyo, Jan 4 (EFE/EPA).- Japan's Nikkei index on Monday fell 185.79 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 27,258.38 after the government said it would consider declaring another state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases soar.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that the government was considering declaring another state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding areas due to the continued rise of Covid-19 cases that have piled up the pressure on the country's healthcare system. The emergency declaration, if announced, would affect the capital and three neighboring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa. The government would discuss the possible implementation of emergency during the week with the panel of experts advising the administration, Suga told reporters. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON). SHOT LIST: PASSERBY WALK PAST STOCK MARKET INDICATORS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
The opening bell rings at the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street stocks tumbled in early trading, with airline shares taking a major hit after Warren Buffett said he liquidated his holdings in major US carriers. About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 23,383.10, down 1.4 percent. IMAGES