the growth of the stock after the new year holidays have been fully offset by the increased tension in the middle East after the United States killed an Iranian General. Investors move their assets into gold, boosting prices of the metal to a seven-year high and oil jumped to the highest level since September.
Iran put its missile forces on high alert after the statement of the President of the United States Donald trump that the United States would retaliate "perhaps a disproportionate way", if Iran were to attack any American or military object.
Sunday, the Iraqi Parliament recommended the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the country, the first thing that will touch 5000 American soldiers as part of the international contingent of the armed forces at war with ISIS.
Spot gold rose 1.8% to 1579,72 dollars per ounce, reaching the highest level since April 2013. Oil prices rose on fears that conflict in the middle East could disrupt global supplies. Futures on Brent crude rebounded above $ 70 per barrel, while U.S. oil gained 1.7% to 64,12 dollar.
In the foreign exchange market have become a priority of Japanese yen, which is considered to be a preferred haven among currencies due to the huge stocks of foreign assets in Japan. Investors suggest that the Japanese are repatriating funds their money in a real global crisis that will lead to a rise in the yen.
