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Asia shares extend global market selloff Asia shares extend global market selloff
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Asian shares are trading in negative territory after concerns about the global economy spurred a steep slide in stock prices on Wall Street.Asian shares are trading in negative territory after concerns about the global economy spurred a steep slide in stock prices on Wall Street.
US stocks marked their worst decline this year after the head of Europe's central bank said the region's economic recovery may be losing momentum.US stocks marked their worst decline this year after the head of Europe's central bank said the region's economic recovery may be losing momentum.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.3% while the broader Topix tumbled 1.5%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to its lowest in two months.
The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar to 107.84 as investors bought into safe haven currencies. The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar to 107.79 as investors bought into safe haven currencies.
Investors were also concerned by weak trade data from Germany, which raised fears of a recession in Europe's largest economy.Investors were also concerned by weak trade data from Germany, which raised fears of a recession in Europe's largest economy.
Its exports fell 5.8% in August, the worst decline since January 2009, data showed on Thursday.Its exports fell 5.8% in August, the worst decline since January 2009, data showed on Thursday.
Over in Hong Kong, shares fell more than 1.4% at the open after the government cancelled talks with pro-democracy protest leaders, who are now calling for more street rallies.Over in Hong Kong, shares fell more than 1.4% at the open after the government cancelled talks with pro-democracy protest leaders, who are now calling for more street rallies.
The benchmark Hang Seng index lost 335.73 points to 23,198.80.The benchmark Hang Seng index lost 335.73 points to 23,198.80.
On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.5% to 2,377.76 ahead of Chinese credit data due later in the day.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.5% to 2,377.76 ahead of Chinese credit data due later in the day.
Miners hitMiners hit
In Australia, mining shares lead the downward trend after China said it will levy import tariffs on coal and iron ore prices continued to decline.In Australia, mining shares lead the downward trend after China said it will levy import tariffs on coal and iron ore prices continued to decline.
The S&P/ASX200 index lower by almost 2% at 5,190.9 points shortly after opening. The S&P/ASX200 index was down 2.5% to eight-month lows.
There was broad-based selling among mining stocks with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton both down more than 2%. There was broad-based selling among mining stocks with Rio Tinto down 3% and BHP Billiton lower 2.7%.
South Korean shares resumed trade today after being shut for a holiday on Thursday. The benchmark Kospi index was down 0.9% at 1,948.1 points by mid-morning.South Korean shares resumed trade today after being shut for a holiday on Thursday. The benchmark Kospi index was down 0.9% at 1,948.1 points by mid-morning.
Taiwan's stock market is closed today.Taiwan's stock market is closed today.