Global markets slide on growth fears and policy shifts
Fear of slowing growth rattles investors worldwide as concerns about China, US profits, and easy money policies deepen. Escalating country risks from Argentina to Turkey fuel a two day rout with the Dow dropping 270 points on Friday and finishing the week down about three percent. Safe havens like bonds, gold, and the yen rise while equities fall. Asia sees notable losses, with Japan's Nikkei down 1.9 percent to 15,391.56.
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Natural gas surges as deep cold hits homes and drills
New York futures rise to 5.18 per 1000 cubic feet, up 10 percent to a three and a half year high as demand soars. Analysts warn record withdrawals and storage levels 20 percent below a year ago strain supply while drillers struggle to meet heat-driven need during a severe cold spell.
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