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New update 2025.01.20 09:42
First Israeli hostages freed as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

update 2025.01.20 09:42

A long-delayed ceasefire in the Gaza conflict started to take hold when Hamas released three female hostages in return for 90 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, per Bloomberg. 

In return for the three Israeli hostages freed Hamas agreed to release 90 prisoners and detainees. All of them were expected to be women and children, according to the Commission of Prisoners' Affairs. 

Market reaction 

At the time of press, the XAU/USD pair was down 0.22% on the day at $2,695.

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In the world of financial jargon the two widely used terms "risk-on" and "risk off'' refer to the level of risk that investors are willing to stomach during the period referenced. In a "risk-on" market, investors are optimistic about the future and more willing to buy risky assets. In a "risk-off" market investors start to 'play it safe' because they are worried about the future, and therefore buy less risky assets that are more certain of bringing a return, even if it is relatively modest.

Typically, during periods of "risk-on", stock markets will rise, most commodities - except Gold - will also gain in value, since they benefit from a positive growth outlook. The currencies of nations that are heavy commodity exporters strengthen because of increased demand, and Cryptocurrencies rise. In a "risk-off" market, Bonds go up - especially major government Bonds - Gold shines, and safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc and US Dollar all benefit.

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The major currencies that tend to rise during periods of "risk-off" are the US Dollar (USD), the Japanese Yen (JPY) and the Swiss Franc (CHF). The US Dollar, because it is the world's reserve currency, and because in times of crisis investors buy US government debt, which is seen as safe because the largest economy in the world is unlikely to default. The Yen, from increased demand for Japanese government bonds, because a high proportion are held by domestic investors who are unlikely to dump them - even in a crisis. The Swiss Franc, because strict Swiss banking laws offer investors enhanced capital protection.

 

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