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Equities: Rally extends on reduced downside fears – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team describes a strong global equities session driven by reduced downside risks rather than upgraded growth expectations. Easing concerns over the Iran conflict and the AI bubble compressed risk premia, lifting global equities close to a 15% year‑to‑date return.

Danske Research Team describes a strong global equities session driven by reduced downside risks rather than upgraded growth expectations. Easing concerns over the Iran conflict and the AI bubble compressed risk premia, lifting global equities close to a 15% year‑to‑date return.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-cut or dovish expectations reduce gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-05
  • rates
  • geopolitics

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