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Breaking: Pakistan launches cross-border strikes into Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts, escalating tensions amid ongoing border closures since October 2025. Afghan officials report civilian casualties, while Pakistan claims over 70 militants eliminated. This comes after suicide bombings in Pakistan blamed on Afghan-based groups—borders remain shut, crippling $2B+ annual bilateral trade.
But what’s the play for global markets? Here’s the breakdown:
Risk-Off Sentiment Spikes: Geopolitical flare-ups in South Asia could fuel broader uncertainty, pushing investors toward safe havens. Gold up 1.2% today, $USDC strengthening—expect similar flows into $BTC as a "digital gold" hedge, especially with $BTC hovering at $67K amid February's bear.
Trade Disruptions Hit Commodities: Pakistan-Afghan border shutdowns have already slashed Pakistan's exports by 56% YTD, spiking local prices (tomatoes +400%!). Global ripple? Minor on energy (no direct oil route hits), but watch for supply chain jitters in minerals and ag commodities—could add volatility to emerging market alts like $SOL or $ADA if regional instability drags EM equities.
Crypto Angle in the Mix: Pakistan's pushing crypto adoption (recent Binance tokenization talks for $2B assets), but Afghan regs tightening amid market declines. If tensions worsen, expect crypto volatility—fear index jumping could trigger a dip below $60K for BTC or a flight to stables (USDT cap at $310B signals caution).
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