The market usually doesn’t sell off in a big way when we get the kind of geopolitical flashpoint we’re seeing now.
However, I must admit I still expected the Aussie market to be down at least a little bit this morning.
As I write, it’s mildly green. Are investors being too complacent here?
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But for now, the markets are bidding on both, because it’s inherently protection against currency depreciation.
This is why bitcoin is surging toward new highs as well.