EghtesadOnline: Threats from fatal Hurricanes and North Korea’s missile program are unnerving investors, prompting them to seek shelter in haven assets .

EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks fell as investors turned to haven assets after North Korea’s dictatorship tested a nuclear bomb on Sunday, sending the yen, gold and Treasury futures higher.

EghtesadOnline: Traditional haven assets including gold and the yen slumped and core bonds across Europe declined with Treasuries as the prospect of war between the U.S. and North Korea receded. The dollar extended its advance as European stocks struggled for traction following Monday’s strong gains.

EghtesadOnline: Investors shifted away from haven assets even as geopolitical concerns lingered, as stocks in Europe advanced while the yen and Treasuries erased gains.

EghtesadOnline: The flight to haven assets eased following the biggest drop in the dollar since July with moves in the yen, Treasuries and gold steadying ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Hong Kong shares rallied with emerging-markets assets.