World Stock Markets Up As U.S.-North Korea Tensions Perceived As Easing A Bit

(Kitco News) – Global stock markets were mostly higher Monday, on some easing of fears the U. S. and North Korea are headed toward military conflict soon. The U. S. secretary of defense and secretary of state, as well as other Trump administration officials, on Sunday said they are trying to achieve denuclearization of North Korea through diplomacy. Also, China on Monday said it has banned key North Korean imports.

This post was published at Wall Street Examiner on August 14, 2017.