US-North Korea tensions expected to weigh on Asia markets as Trump doubles down on rhetoric

Back in Asia, Australian SPI futures were off 2.26 percent at 5,631 compared to the S&P/ASX 200’s previous close of 5,760.933. Japan markets are closed for the Mountain Day holiday. In corporate news, Noble Group announced a net loss of $1.9 billion in the...

Stock strategists see possible 5% correction before this selloff is over

Stocks are likely to take more of a beating, in what could be the first major shakeout of five percent or more in a year. Worries about rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea toppled a market that has been considered richly valued and too complacent. This...