North Korea faces serious food shortages after intense drought and ‘very bad harvest’

North Koreans are likely to face serious food shortages despite recent relief from an intense dry spell, officials from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization told CNBC. Rainfall this year was “considerably lower” than a corresponding period in 2001,...

Marc Faber: Trump’s policies make me ‘obviously not optimistic about the US dollar’

The U.S. dollar could “easily rebound” by 4 to 5 percent from current levels, but President Donald Trump and his administration stand in the way of the currency’s long-term strength, Marc Faber said Thursday. The greenback has had a tough year, with...