[Forex View] Trading in a Geopolitical Crisis

Geopolitical markets are generally difficult to trade as there is often a short shelf life before whatever crisis is dominating is diffused. This suggests going with the flow while the market is on high alert but be aware that the factors driving it can fade quickly.While the current Israel-Gaza conflict is still in its early stages, with a risk that it could widen, markets appeared to shrug it off after an initial run for cover. Instead, the focus turned to US interest rates with some less hawkish talk by Fed officials sent bond yields lower, stocks higher, and the dollar in retreat.Nevertheless, it is worth paying attention to How to Trade in a Politically Driven Market as a headline at any time could see markets run for cover.Tra