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A dash of discouraging economic news from China and Japan put a damper on the U.S. stock market Monday, adding to concerns that global growth could be slowing.

In this Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, file photo, trader Gregory Rowe, center, works at the post of specialist Joseph Mastrolia, left, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Asian indexes tumbled on weak data from the world's second and third biggest economies, and European markets were mixed as tension over the crisis in Ukraine lingered.

Asian stock markets sank Monday, battered by weak Chinese trade and a reduced estimate for Japan's economic growth.

Asian stocks slid on Monday and the dollar stepped back from its recent highs as disappointing Chinese trade data and uncertainty over the crisis in Ukraine kept risk appetite in check.

The kiwi weakened to 84.38 US cents from 84.61 cents at the New York close and 84.78 cents at 5pm on Friday.

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It's been five years since the stock market hit its low point of the financial crisis and Great Recession.

Five years ago, the United States was in the midst of its worst recession in seven decades, and stocks were feeling it.

In this Monday, March 3, 2014, file photo, specialist Gregg Maloney works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Friday's stronger-than-expected payrolls report did more than ease concerns about U.S. economic fundamentals - it also seemed to justify Wall Street's record levels, suggesting the market's uptrend could continue.

U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in February despite the icy weather that gripped much of the nation, easing fears of an abrupt economic slowdown and keeping the Federal Reserve on track to continue reducing its monetary stimulus.

The Toronto stock market held onto a slight gain Friday as job creation data in the U.S. came in well above expectations.

It was a roller coaster session for the markets Friday. Wall Street stocks surged early on a positive jobs report, but faded by mid-session only to come off the day's lows by the closing bell.

A former investment banker has been convicted in Connecticut of defrauding investment funds, established as part of the government's response to the 2008 financial crisis.

Those concerns offset an encouraging pickup in hiring by U.S. employers last month.