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Middle East tensions keep FTSE 100 on back foot

Donald Trump called for a “complete give-up” by Iran and denied pursuing a ceasefire in the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

UK inflation set to cool as prices settle following April bill rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is expected to have fallen to 3.3% in May, from 3.5% in April, according to a consensus of analysts.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is climbing today on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war. However, the dollar fell back from its best level...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia

Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025

Paycheck Panic: Why Your Salary Might Be Shrinking This Year

You didn’t get demoted. You didn’t change jobs. And yet your paycheck feels… thinner. The direct deposit hits, but the money seems to disappear faster. Groceries cost more, your rent crept up, and somehow, your once-reliable income no longer stretches like it used to.

Clever Dude · Jun 16, 2025

European stock markets opened higher despite escalating Israel-Iran conflict

The major European stock indexes opened slightly higher while oil prices stayed elevated due to the uncertainty around the Israel-Iran crisis.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Higher Amid Calmer Sentiment, Fed Meeting and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.40%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.45% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street as investors dialed back some risk-off positioning sparked by the hostilities between Israel and Iran.

Barchart · Jun 16, 2025

Oil Prices Rise Further As Israel-Iran Extends Into Fourth Day

Oil prices extended gains Monday as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened further attacks, stoking fears of a lengthy conflict that could reignite inflation.

International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025

Aussie shares stall as conflict weighs on confidence

Air and drone attacks in the Middle East have dominated market sentiment since Israel launched air strikes in Iran last week, sending oil prices surging.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Geopolitics, the Fed and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

The stock market opens a shortened trading week under the shadow of escalating Middle East tensions following Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

Barchart · Jun 15, 2025