GEOPOLITICAL tensions, especially related to North Korea’s firing of a powerful missile that can hit the US, and uncertain US rate direction, are likely to cap markets in the near term.
“Temporarily, there will be an impact. Markets do not believe the unthinkable will occur,’’ said Pong Teng Siew, head of research, InterPacific Securities.
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