Stock markets plunge on global slowdown worries
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday fell 500 points, continuing a two-day slide in stocks triggered by concerns about a global economic slowdown. The main cause for investor concern is weakness in China's economy, which powers a good chunk of the worldwide economy. The S&P 500, a larger index, fell below 2,000, rounding out its worst week since 2011.
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