STEVE INSKEEP, Host:
NPR's business news starts with the slide in world markets today.
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INSKEEP: Major Asian stock indexes were down much more sharply. In Hong Kong and South Korea, they were off nearly 5 percent. European stocks took a big hit before appearing to stabilize. Investors are concerned that banks may not be repaid for big loans they made to Dubai.
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