The selling early Thursday accelerated following a sharp slide in European stocks on weak economic data from Italy and concern about Portugal's largest listed bank. (cnbc.com)
Despite this, many observers expected tapering to start in September 2013, and the fact it didn't was blamed on weak economic data and the fear of growth being slowed by the oncoming government shutdown and debt ceiling discussion. (financialtrading.com)
Markets around the world fell sharply on Wednesday on a torrent of weak economic data. (archeretf.com)