# Safe havens

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Podcast: [Reuters Econ World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reuters-econ-world-6911110)
Published: 2026-04-08T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What’s the best refuge for investors in times of crisis? Traditional safe-haven assets, including gold and the yen, are faltering as the war in Iran rattles markets. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Morning Bid hosts Mike Dolan and Anna Szymanski to unpack what 'safe' really means in a world of inflation, energy shocks and geopolitical risk. * This episode was recorded before the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7, 2026. Sign up for the ⁠⁠Reuters Econ World ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch Reuters Morning Bid ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Produced by Eliza Davis Beard Sound engineering and music by Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Further listening ⁠Just noise? Investing in turbulent geopolitical times⁠ ⁠The dollar⁠ ⁠Gold⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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