KATHMANDU -- Like most Asian stock markets, Nepal's benchmark Nepse index has tumbled this year amid rising interest rates, jitters about the U.S.-China trade war and the uncertain outlook for economic growth.
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A bear market has driven investors into holding vigil at the Nepal Stock Exchange. (Photo by Deepak Adhikari)
KATHMANDU -- Like most Asian stock markets, Nepal's benchmark Nepse index has tumbled this year amid rising interest rates, jitters about the U.S.-China trade war and the uncertain outlook for economic growth.