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2025-10-30 17:54:47
[Another Interception Over the Baltic Sea Fuels Geopolitical Risks and Safe-Haven Sentiment] ⑴ The Polish Defense Minister stated that MiG-29 fighter jets were scrambled again on Thursday to intercept a reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. ⑵ This is the second consecutive day of such an interception. ⑶ The Minister did not disclose specific details of the operation. ⑷ The ongoing military standoff exacerbates geopolitical uncertainty in Eastern Europe, potentially driving up demand for safe-haven assets. ⑸ Historical experience shows that such events often trigger capital flows into traditional safe-haven assets such as gold and the Swiss franc. ⑹ Further escalation could amplify global market concerns about energy supply security. ⑺ Potential friction in the Baltic region will prompt investors to reassess geopolitical risk premiums.
