Rubber Futures in Tokyo Plunge 8% to 353.5 Yen a Kilogram After Earthquake

Rubber futures in Tokyo plunged 8 percent to 353.5 yen a kilogram at 9:04 a.m. local time. The contract yesterday tumbled to the lowest level in more than four months after the worst earthquake on record in Japan caused power-supply disruptions, forcing carmakers to halt production, raising concern demand may slump.

(Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-15/rubber-futures-in-tokyo-plunge-8-to-353-5-yen-a-kilogram-after-earthquake.html)