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Global Markets Plunge: Tech Sell-Off Triggers Major Losses

11/21/2025

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Global stock markets came under pressure on November 21, 2025 after a renewed tech sell-off, with the Nikkei 225 down 2.4% and a 3.5% weekly loss.
The MSCI Asia-Pacific index dropped 2.5% on the day, as regional benchmarks weakened.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled possible foreign exchange intervention as inflation rose to 3.0%.
The MSCI World Equity Index posted its steepest weekly loss in eight months amid weak earnings.

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Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble and the failure of Lehman Brothers on September 15, led to a global recession marked by significant stock market declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 777 points on September 29, 2008, reflecting widespread economic turmoil and prompting governments to implement emergency interventions and regulatory reforms to stabilize financial systems worldwide.

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Story summary

Global stock markets came under pressure on November 21, 2025 after a renewed tech sell-off, with the Nikkei 225 down 2.4% and a 3.5% weekly loss.
The MSCI Asia-Pacific index dropped 2.5% on the day, as regional benchmarks weakened.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signaled possible foreign exchange intervention as inflation rose to 3.0%.
The MSCI World Equity Index posted its steepest weekly loss in eight months amid weak earnings.

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