Political developments are never far away from markets concerns, but recently its reached a higher intensity.
A few items from the weekend to note, even if just as background.
Marine Le Pen, president of the National Front (France, conservative-right political party), launched her presidential campaign on Saturday
- Saying she would shield voters from globalization and make their country "free"
Sounds familiar Reuters for more
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Iran says it would use its missiles if its security is under threat
- Comments come as Iran's Revolutionary Guards conduct military exercises in Semnan province on Saturday to test missile and radar systems
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was in Japan on Saturday, reaffirming the US commitment to its defence treaty with the country
- Also reiterated the new administration's commitment to defend disputed East China Sea islands
