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Safe-Haven Demand Grows as Geopolitical Risks Shape Global Markets
Global markets remained cautious as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran continued to drive safe-haven demand, while expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes reinforced support for the US Dollar. Precious metals attracted defensive flows but faced headwinds from higher rate expectations and Dollar strength. Meanwhile, commodity-linked currencies demonstrated resilience, while traditional safe-haven currencies showed mixed performance as investors reassessed geopolitical risks and broader market sentiment.
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