Asian Markets Plunge as U.S. Economy Sends Shockwaves—What’s Next?
Stock markets across Asia took a hit today as fears of a slowdown in the U.S. economy sent investors scrambling for safer assets. The uncertainty pushed the Japanese yen to a five-month high against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a growing sense of caution in global financial markets. Markets in Decline Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped…