Markets in Asia has a sharp sell-off.
The Nikkei fell 6.9% to 7,703. The Hang Seng dropped 4% to 12,299. The Korean Kospi was off 6.7% to 965.
Most markets in Europe were down nearly 3% at the open.
Douglas A. McIntyre is an editor at 24/7 Wall St.
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