Stock Markets Tumble Gripped by Geopolitical Fears

Stock markets slumped Tuesday on geopolitical risks stretching from US tensions with Russia and Saudi Arabia to trade issues and Italy's budget stand-off with the European Union. European stocks picked up where Asia left off, with Frankfurt closing over two percent down, after Hong Kong closed down more than three percent. Wall Street also saw sharp falls in the early hours of trading, although the Dow and Nasdaq held above the morning's worst levels approaching midday in New...

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