HONG KONG: Most Asian markets started clawing back losses Monday as spiralling tensions over North Korea showed tentative signs of easing and safe haven assets lost momentum.

Fears of a catastrophic confrontation between Washington and Pyongyang were calmed when CIA director Mike Pompeo said Sunday there was “nothing imminent” in the escalating stand-off.

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