Investors voice fears over Kim-Trump standoff

Tensions between the US and North Korea have risen to an unprecedented level this week, prompting some commentators to suggest that nuclear war could well be on the cards. Experienced investors have also voiced such fears to AsianInvestor, although the markets’ reaction has been fairly muted so far. But concerns are undoubtedly growing amid the rapid escalation in rhetoric. On Saturday the United Nations Security Council – with China's backing – imposed strict new sanctions on Nor…