Markets in Asia fell sharply.

The Nikkei was off 2.2% to 14,130. Mazda fell 5.5% to 568. Toyota (TM) fell 3.2% to 5490.

The Hang Seng dropped 2.2% to 22,807. China Life (LFC) fell 3.1% to 28.20. China Petroleum (SNP) fell 3% to 8.07.

The Shanghai Composite dropped 6.5% to 2,749.

Data from Reuters

Douglas A. McIntyre