TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris sparred on Wednesday in a pivotal debate ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election. "If Trump really does recover from the coronavirus and is able to participate in the second presidential debate, his support could rise and the race could get close. Obviously markets and voters will be focused on next week and whether or not there will be a presidential debate. "Questions going into this were, given ages of the presidential candidates, would either one be prepared to be president? KENNY NG, EVERBRIGHT SUN HUNG KAI STRATEGIST, HONG KONG:"In my opinion, investors are paying attention to the second debate of the U.S. presidential election.

Source: The Star October 08, 2020 03:02 UTC