I posted back on Monday that September 9 is North Korea foundation day, "Day of the Foundation of the Republic"

And as part of the celebrations there is a heightened probability of a missile launch or some such action. South Korea's President Moon warned of pretty much the same yesterday.

From their morning note today, National Australia Bank note:

  • North Korea is expected to launch an ICBM on Saturday to help celebrate their country's founding. This is likely to add a bid to safe haven currencies into the weekend.

North Korea has made Monday mornings so much more interesting :-D

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Oh, as to the first part of headline to this post, yep, China data due over the weekend: Heads up for China trade data due today , and then inflation data over the weekend