Nikkei slides on profit-taking, yen hits exporters

* Nikkei down 2.0 pct after jumping 7.6 pct previous week

* Exporters fall on rising yen, weak U.S. retail reports

* Investors eye development in U.S. auto sector bailout (Adds stocks, details)

By Rika Otsuka

TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average fell 2.0 percent by midday on Monday as global recession fears prompted investors to book profits after last week's rally, with exporters such as