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Japanese Stocks Plummet 5 Percent, The Worst Weekly Drop Since 2008

Traders said that investors feared Japanese exporters' hopes of earnings growth will suffer if the yen strengthens further.
By Ayai Tomisawa, Reuters

Nikkei Posts Biggest Drop In 3 Years

Banks took the brunt of the sell-off in Japan while a stronger yen dragged down stocks across the board.
By Ayai Tomisawa, Reuters

Nikkei Surges Nearly 8 Percent, The Largest Jump Since 2008

The Nikkei bounced after comments by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that raised expectations of more policy measures to shore up economic growth.
By KELVIN CHAN, AP