US Defence Secretary Esper: China continues stealing US technology secrets - Fox News

Anil Panchal FXStreet

Fox News spread out a news report conveying comments from the US Defence Secretary about China, North Korea and Iran during early Thursday morning in Asia.

Key quote

China continues stealing US technology secrets.
US will wait and see about Iranian ship.
North Korean long-range missiles has been our biggest concern.

FX implications

Such comments from the US Defence Secretary generally weigh on the market’s risk tone and help the safe-havens like the Japanese Yen (JPY) and Gold.

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Anil Panchal

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Anil Panchal has nearly 15 years of experience in tracking financial markets. With a keen interest in macroeconomics, Anil aptly tracks global news/updates and stays well-informed about the global financial moves and their implications.

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