Domestic shares tanked today, mirroring a global rout sparked by fears of a US recession. Worries over slowing economic growth, fueled by weak US jobs data, sent shockwaves through markets. The Nifty plunged below 24,100, with metal, media, and real estate stocks bearing the brunt. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a unraveling yen carry trade added to the market's woes.