First up, we have more from Reuters on the impact the nuclear test has had on Asian stock markets, and is likely to have on European markets. Asian shares extended losses after North Korea conducted its fifth and most powerful nuclear test on Friday, heightening geopolitical tensions in the region at a time when investors are grappling with slowing global growth. Stocks were already on the back foot when the North Korean news rattled markets, with uncertainty over the prospect of further easing from the European Central Bank pressuring global equities and bonds. Japan’s Nikkei closed flat after pulling back earlier on reports of the North Korean nuclear test. They are set for gains of 0.7 percent and 1 percent, respectively, for the week.

Source: The Guardian September 09, 2016 01:45 UTC