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Dow falls on fears about economy

NEW YORK - Investors began giving in to fears Thursday that a global recession is already under way, and stock markets shuddered around the world. Selling started in Asia, picked up speed in Europe and sent Wall Street near its worst finish of the year.

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Stocks plunge after Fed announces stimulus steps

NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve did what investors expected Wednesday - it said it would buy Treasury bonds to help the economy. But stocks fell anyway. The reason? The Fed made it clear that it thinks a full economic recovery is years away.

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Stocks fall as Fed delivers mixed economic outlook

NEW YORK - Another lackluster economic report sent stocks down Wednesday, extending a weeklong slide.

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