CNBC | European stocks sharply down on oil; miners, banks tank CNBC Asian stocks slid Wednesday, with major indexes declining by more than 1 percent each, as global sentiment remained low on concerns over economic growth, China and low oil prices. Japanese stocks took the brunt of the selling, with the Nikkei falling ... Oil prices hit fresh 12-year lows to trade below $28 a barrel Futures trim losses after data; oil sinks below $28 Oil Extends Drop From 12-Year Low as US Supplies Seen Rising |