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Investors rush into safe-haven currencies after Kremlin nuclear doctrine - REUTERS
- Investors rush into safe-haven currencies after Kremlin remarks
- Yen, Swiss Franc jump versus euro
- U.S. dollar index extends its rise
- Analysts said markets too complacent to geopolitical risks
Nov 19 (Reuters) - Investors rushed into safe-haven currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc and the yen, after a warning from Russia over its updated nuclear doctrine.
The Kremlin said the aim was to make potential enemies understand the inevitability of retaliation for an attack on Russia or its allies.
The yen jumped 0.7% versus the dollar and 1.2% against the euro , hitting a multi-week high versus the single currency at and 161.50.
