Russian defence ministry detects two ” ballistic objects” fired toward Eastern Mediterranean

Out on the wires

Would explain sudden drop in USDJPY and USDCHF as safe-havens sought

Currently 99.28 and 0.9348

Add:

Traders now reporting that the alleged missile sightings are 2-3 hours old.

USDJPY and USDCHF recovering from the lows

Add:

Russian embassy in Syria says no sign of missile attack or explosion in Damascus after ballistic launches detected

War- All the fun of the fayre eh? ( or indeed unfair )