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Asian markets slide; Nikkei down 912pts

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BS Reporter Mumbai

Asian markets are down deep into red once again following negative cues from the US markets.

The Hang Seng has tanked 1,140 points to 14,858. The Nikkei has plunged 912 points to 8,636.

The Taiwan Weighted index has shed 165 points at 5,082. The Straits Times index has dropped 127 points to 1,932, and the Seoul Composite index has declined 92 points to 1,248.

The Shanghai Composite index is down 64 points at 1,930.

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First Published: Oct 16 2008 | 8:52 AM IST

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