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South Korea to recall Japan envoy ... with investors remaining cautious despite news of an agreement over a $700bn (Ј380bn) deal to rescue the US financial system.
Analysts said investors were waiting to see how the rescue deal actually starts to work.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index of leading Japanese shares ended the day down 150 points or 1.3% to 11,744.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng was down 395 points, or 2%, at 18,287 during afternoon exchanges.
"Investors want to wait to see how the US plan works," said Yukio Takahashi, market analyst at Shinko Securities.
"They haven't been able to pass judgement on it yet."
(BBC)
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