US turmoil adds to uncertainty

REVIEW: “Impeachment” was the buzzword of the week, although the shock and awe of potential political upheaval in the US was swiftly analysed, digested and somewhat relegated to the backburner.

There was a dip in Asian markets on Wednesday after the transcript of the US president’s phone call with the Ukrainian president was released, and then again on Friday when a whistleblower complaint alleged the White House attempted to cover up the information.