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Asia shares extend global market selloff Asia extends global share slide
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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 ended lower on Friday, following big losses on Wall Street, after concerns about the health of the global economy worried investors.
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 1.2% to its lowest in two months. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 15,300.22 - its lowest in two months.
The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar to 107.79 as investors bought into safe haven currencies. The Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar to 107.79, with the yen seen as a haven currency by investors.
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. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng index closed down 445.99 points at 23,088.54.
The benchmark Hang Seng index lost 335.73 points to 23,198.80. As well as worries over global growth, there was also concern that demonstrations could restart after the government cancelled talks with pro-democracy protest leaders.
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 ended the day down 0.6% at 2,374.54.
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 led the downward trend after China said it would levy import tariffs on coal and iron ore prices.
The S&P/ASX200 index was down 2.5% to eight-month lows. The S&P/ASX200 index ended the day down 108.43 points, more than 2%, at 5,188.25.
There was broad-based selling among mining stocks with Rio Tinto down 3% and BHP Billiton lower 2.7%. There was broad-based selling among mining stocks, with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton both down by more than 2%.
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 trading after being shut for a holiday on Thursday. The benchmark Kospi index closed down 1.2% at 1,940.92.
Taiwan's stock market is closed today.