[MARKET UPDATE] Upside in US equity futures (ES +0.3%) and DXY, whilst spot gold moves lower after President Trump says he won't use force against NATO, in relation to Greenland
President Trump's statement about not using force against NATO regarding Greenland has led to a modest uptick in US equity futures and the DXY, while spot gold has seen a decline.
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[MARKET UPDATE] Upside in US equity futures (ES +0.3%) and DXY, whilst spot gold moves lower after President Trump says he won't use force against NATO, in relation to Greenland
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US President Trump says he won't use force against NATO. "All the US is asking for is a place called Greenland". Never got anything from NATO, despite paying for "100% of NATO", all he wants is Greenland and "ownership" of it, in order to defend it.
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This suggests a momentary easing of geopolitical tensions, which typically boosts risk appetite and strengthens the dollar, negatively impacting gold as a safe haven asset.
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