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- Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly ramping up, in case President Donald Trump gives an order to intervene there.
This development is particularly relevant for risk assets and safe havens, as markets may react to the uncertainty regarding U.S. intervention in foreign affairs. Investors should watch the implications for currencies such as the USD and JPY, as well as commodities that may be influenced by shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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