All eyes on N Korea moves, US debt-ceiling saga & dollar
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump share more than just outrageous hairdos - both have played a significant part in influencing stock-market movements over the past few weeks. Moreover, both are likely to continue to do so in the days ahead.
Over in Pyongyang, Mr Kim has indulged in a hefty bout of defiant fist shaking directed at everyone other than Russia and China with his missile tests that culminated in a hydrogen bomb detonation on Sept 3.
This in turn has brought "geopolitical risk" to the forefront, though many believe that, judging by Mr Kim's track record, his belligerent overtures will even…
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