Russian foreign minister Lavrov on the wires 16 Aug

  • Moscow does not support the calls for stifling economy of N Korea
  • possibilities of putting economic pressure on the country had been nearly exhausted

Adding;

  • hopes Iran won't quit nuclear deal
  • hopes US will not violate its obligation under nuclear deal with Iran

Meanwhile USDJPY steady around 110.85 but EURUSD back down testing 1.1700 and GBPUSD lower again at 1.2878 after failing to hold above 1.2900

Lavrov- Economic sanctions on NK nearly exhausted