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  "id": 15702092,
  "title": "How safe havens stack up as tech, energy and France fears grip markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/how-safe-havens-stack-up-as-tech-energy-and-france-fears-grip-markets-15702092",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:06:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/how-safe-havens-stack-up-tech-energy-and-france-fears-grip-markets-6474496"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As tensions in tech, energy, and France persist, safe-haven assets are gaining traction amid market jitters. Gold has struggled since the onset of the Iran conflict, while the Swiss franc has emerged as a preferred refuge for European investors. The US dollar, bolstered by its role as a petrocurrency, has also become a sought-after haven, though doubts remain about its long-term stability. Short-dated government bonds offer a degree of protection against debt concerns, while gold continues to maintain its appeal as a haven, despite recent fluctuations.",
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        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to slide as oil pressures and France turmoil rocks markets",
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