Asian investors mull impact of Le Pen win

Asian asset prices would take a short-term hit if Marine Le Pen were to record an unlikely win in the French presidential election on Sunday, but the long-term impact would be limited, argue a majority of investors – though some disagree. Le Pen faced rival Emmanuel Macron in a heated debate last night, further stoking tensions ahead of the poll. Jeffrey Tan, Hong Kong-based regional investment director at Belgian insurance firm Ageas, said victory for the National Front leader…