Market Comment | Risk-off trade after geopolitical tension rekindled

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Geopolitical tensions rekindled after North Korea launched a missile that flew over Japan (see). Financial markets showed higher risk aversion during the session, as safe-haven assets (gold, JPY and safer bonds) rose across the board, while risk asset prices declined significantly. Following an increase in equity volatility, share prices declined across the board, especially in […]

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