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Iran tensions impact us

Geopolitical tensions, like those between the US and Iran, create uncertainty in global markets. This encourages investors to demand higher returns on investments, including government bonds, as a safeguard against potential instability or disruptions to oil supplies, which affects prices everywhere.

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