Geopolitical risks remain alive – Danske Bank

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - According to Lars Christensen, Chief Analyst at Danske Bank, the situation in Ukraine continues to be alarming.

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“On the geopolitical front, Ukraine on Sunday marked its independence day, while intense

fighting continued around the rebel-held city of Donetsk”.

“On Friday, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the alliance had observed ‘an alarming’ build-up of Russian ground and air force near the border of Ukraine”.

“Rasmussen’s comments likely have contributed to the negative sentiment in the markets since Friday”.