Dow plunges 460 points as yield-curve inversion sparks growth concerns

US equities were under pressure on Friday, with the major averages closing down at least 1.8%.
The sell-off could be attributed to a portion of the yield curve inverting, the economist Ed Yardeni said.
Crude oil plunged 2%, falling below $59 a barrel.
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Assets of all stripes took a beating on Friday as a segment of the so-called yield curve saw a rare inversion, renewing investors' fears of slowing growth.
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