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Asian stock markets followed New York’s plunge but then rebounded when Japan’s finance minister said that governments should be prepared to take action.

Asian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, reflecting an equally strong sell-off on Wall Street and in Europe overnight.

Asian stock markets fell sharply Tuesday, following Wall Street lower as economic fears sapped enthusiasm over China's nearly $600 billion package to boost growth.

European markets also opened lower.

Asian stock markets ended a mixed week with a mixed performance as investors awaited U.S. economic data

Asian stock markets declined across the board as investors shrugged off the excitement of the U.S. elections, and European equities were expected to follow.

Asian and European stock markets were mixed in cautious trade Tuesday after Wall Street's relatively flat finish ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

Japan's market jumped after being closed for a holiday.

Asian stock markets rallied across the board as several central banks joined the U.S. Federal Reserve in lowering the cost of borrowing.

Major Asian stock markets rebounded Tuesday after several days of steep declines as investors snapped up shares like Honda and Samsung and that have been beaten down in recent weeks.

Most Asian stock markets rebounded Tuesday after several days of steep declines as investors snapped up beaten down shares like Honda, Samsung and HSBC. Shares in Europe also opened higher.

Asian stock markets had a respite Tuesday from the major sell-offs that have hammered equities in recent sessions, making up some lost ground during afternoon trading.