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But what if you're on holiday?","cardSize":"medium","cardType":"product","componentType":"productCard","image":{"altTextNL":"Getal van de week 15 juli 2026","extension":"png","original":"https://assets.ing.com/asset/09fcddd1-152f-4179-827c-2abfedfdc800/Getal-van-de-week-15-juli-2026_656x368.png","publishedAt":"2026-07-14T14:40:40Z","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/09fcddd1-152f-4179-827c-2abfedfdc800/Getal-van-de-week-15-juli-2026_656x368","type":"image","updatedAt":"2026-07-14T14:41:25Z","width":656},"intro":"15 July 2026","link":{"url":"/en/personal/investing/market-news-and-views/number-of-the-week-holiday-for-you-but-not-for-the-markets"},"title":"Holiday for you, but not for the markets"}],"componentType":"cards"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Good to know"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Investing involves risks and costs. The value of your investment may fluctuate. 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