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What’s the best refuge for investors in times of crisis? Traditional safe-haven assets, including gold and the yen, are faltering as the war in Iran rattles markets. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Morning Bid hosts Mike Dolan and Anna Szymanski to unpack what 'safe' really means in a world of inflation, energy shocks and geopolitical risk.
* This episode was recorded before the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7, 2026.
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