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Geopolitical tensions on the rise – Danske Bank

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - Pernille Nielsen, Senior Analyst at Danske Bank, sees an escalation of the geopolitical jitters following recent sanctions against Russia.

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“Overnight US President Barack Obama authorised air strikes in Iraq to halt the advance of militants and prevent a possible genocide of ethnic groups”.

“The announcement has resulted in a risk-off sentiment and US 10Y bond yields have declined below 2.40, US equity futures dropped with Asian stock (Nikkei is down close to 3%) and JPY rallied in demand for haven assets”.

“After Russia banned imports of a wide range of agricultural and food products it also threatened possible sanctions on aerospace, shipbuilding and auto sectors”.

“Prime Minister Medvedev confirmed that the cabinet was discussing a proposal to ban European and American airlines from flying over Russia airspace”.

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