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Markets look past geopolitics as risk appetite improves

Send us a textImproved equity performance due to AI and earnings. Gold and oil stabilize, but the risk of a US military action remains elevated. FX and equity volatility are low, ignoring geopolitics and the Trump-Powell spat. Japan edges closer to an actual intervention; markets ...  Show more

Commodities slide as geopolitical fears ease but Wall Street slips

Send us a textGold and silver pull back from records after Trump holds off from attackingIran. Oil also tumbles, but Greenland remains a concern. Stocks mixedafter Wall Street closes in the red on disappointing bank earnings. Dollarslightly firmer, yen finds some support.Risk War ...  Show more

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