IMPOSING tough sanctions on North Korea following its controversial missile test could lead to a "prolonged overhang" for the region's markets, F&C Asset Management says.
Asian equities director Ben Akrigg said stock markets across Asia fell when news of the test emerged. The South Korean market fell by 2.4pc and its currency, the won, fell 1.5pc against the dolla...
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