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Japan’s market takes a tumble
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Japanese stocks have fallen by their most since the tsunami two years ago. Is it a sign that the market boom is coming to an end?
23 May 2013
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Global markets fall on growth fears
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The UK's economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures confirm, but concerns remain over the strength of the recovery.
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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
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| Dow Jones | 15307.17 | Down | -80.41 | -0.52% |
| Nasdaq | 3463.30 | Down | -38.82 | -1.11% |
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