Once again, safe-haven flows returned to markets after United States President Donald Trump's remarks on the Middle East conflict failed to convince investors of a quick end to the war against Iran.

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It was a year when death came abruptly to what otherwise were days of communal celebrations; when Britain lost a queen and Japan, its former premier; when inept leaders – corrupted by hubris – fell; ...