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Fears of recession rekindled as stock markets plummet

Stock markets around the world tumbled yesterday after falling oil prices and further downbeat corporate news in the US rekindled fears about a global slide into recession.

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MARK SMITH, Deputy Business Editor

Stock markets around the world tumbled yesterday after falling oil prices and further downbeat corporate news in the US rekindled fears about a global slide into recession.