Political risks

EghtesadOnline: With the shadow of political risks receding, investors went back to cashing in on rising global commodity prices and stocks kept growing after weeks of lackluster trade.

EghtesadOnline: Whether it is the US sending military warnings to Iran or tensions in Venezuela, some oil traders have started to gear up for a possible price surge as political risks escalate.

EghtesadOnline: Political risks rippled across foreign-exchange markets with the pound, Turkish lira and South Korean won leading declines, while gold rose on haven demand and Chinese buying. Stocks dropped with oil.