Markets in Asia fell sharply.

The Nikkei fell 3.9% to 13,326. Docomo (DCM) fell 4.6% to 165000. Toyota (TM) fell 3.6% to 5260.

The Hang Seng dropped 5.5% to 23,819. China Life (LFC) fell 9.5% to 32.85. China Petroleum (SNP) fell 9.1% to 8.39.

The Shanghai Composit dropped 5.1% to 4,914.

Data from Reuters

Douglas A. McIntyre