The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended off 1,033 points, down 2.6%.
The Nasdaq fell by 3.4%, and the S&P 500 by 3%.
A selloff in Japan overnight first set off a drubbing in Asia and Europe, and now Stateside.
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Pressure on stocks started Friday afterthe Department of Labors monthly data showed a rise in U.S. unemployment.
The information sector took the biggest hits in job losses including in entertainment and media.
Broadcasting and content providers lost 1,600 spots to 338,900.
The Japanesestock markethad its worst day since 1987 amid a global market crash called Black Monday.
The idea is that in a negative economic climate, Japan could be particularly exposed.
(Bond yields and prices move in opposition directions.)
Snap, which has been killed sinceits earnings last week, is down another 8%.
