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Dollar Strengthens and Gold Sinks on the Fed's Hawkish Policy Update

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 13-month high, up by 0.54%. The dollar is climbing today on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year. Today's US economic news is also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless claims fell as...

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Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier

Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation

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US stocks: US market advances as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed; Intel soars

Wall Street's major indexes saw gains on Thursday, with technology shares spearheading the advance. Optimism surrounding a potential Middle East peace deal helped to overshadow concerns about a hawkish Federal Reserve under new Chair Kevin Warsh. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all opened higher.

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NYSE Content Update: Knicks to Celebrate First Title in 53 Years with Parade

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on June 18thInvestors parse through the Federal Reserve's latest…

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Wall Street on track to open with gains, oil falls and Intel soars on Trump post about Apple deal

U.S. markets rose in premarket trading, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to try and reign in persistent inflation

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India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil rout

Indian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve. Expectations of a reopened Strait of Hormuz are driving oil prices down. Cheaper crude oil improves India's inflation and fiscal outlook. Foreign…

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Why is Thursday Friday, Technically?

With another US holiday on the calendar for Friday, Thursday is the last trading day of the week, and it promises to be a doozy.

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Stocks Rally Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.64% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.

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US-Iran Peace Deal: How It Shook Oil and Gold Markets Overnight

The US-Iran interim peace agreement has led to a drop in oil prices and a rise in gold, affecting market inflation expectations and Federal Reserve rate decisions.

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Kevin Warsh’s hawkish tone: What CEOs need to know about rates today

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Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbook

Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting as chair saw interest rates held steady, but a shift away from forward guidance blindsided traders. New projections and Warsh's emphasis on price stability led markets to price in potential rate hikes within months, injecting uncertainty into financial markets.

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Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war

Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.

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Bitcoin trades near $64,000 despite hawkish Fed outlook; recovery attempt loses momentum

Bitcoin hovered near $64,000 as a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and risk-off sentiment capped recovery momentum. Liquidations, ETF outflows and weak institutional participation weighed on prices. Key support lies between $61,000 and $63,500, while resistance near $67,500 remains a hurdle for any sustained upside in the near term.

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Rupee hits six-week high on offshore, exporter flows

The Indian Rupee saw a remarkable resurgence on Thursday, hitting a six-week high after a period of weakness influenced by the Federal Reserve's strict monetary stance. This turnaround was fueled by increased dollar selling from foreign markets and robust exporter contributions. Furthermore, the recent downturn in oil prices offered additional…

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Infosys, TCS, Wipro, other IT stocks fall up to 3% after Fed's hawkish tone. What's ahead?

Indian IT stocks, including Infosys and TCS, experienced a significant decline of up to 3% on Thursday. This downturn was triggered by a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, which has increased expectations of a rate hike later this year. Concerns over reduced discretionary spending in North America, a…

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World shares are mixed following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares are mostly lower in Europe after benchmarks in Japan and South Korea surged to new records after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

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Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.71 against the US dollar due to the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and a strong dollar index. Asian currencies also weakened, impacting the rupee. Meanwhile, positive sentiment emerged from reports of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and ongoing trade talks between India and…

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US Stock Market: Warsh signals overhaul of policy communications, skips rate projection in major shift

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a possible overhaul of the US central bank’s communication strategy after declining to submit his own interest-rate forecast in the latest SEP. As policymakers shift towards potential rate hikes amid persistent inflation, the Fed is reviewing key policy tools while maintaining confidence in labour…

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AI-led growth continues to draw global capital into the US: Mitul Kotecha

The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance has surprised markets, with revised inflation forecasts and the dot plot indicating a commitment to higher rates for longer. While inflation remains elevated, potential easing in early 2025 hinges on moderating price pressures.

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New Fed chief declines to make rate prediction

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve chairman Kevin ‌Warsh did not submit an interest-rate prediction as part of the central bank’s quarterly economic projections on Wednesday, spelling changes ahead for what has become a key guidepost for investors on monetary policy.

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Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

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US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under Warsh

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' updated projections now show fewer rate cuts expected next year, reflecting a hawkish shift. Markets reacted cautiously, with equities dipping and Treasury yields rising as investors anticipate prolonged higher rates.

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Silver cracks Rs 6,300/kg; gold dips Rs 1,600/10 gm as traders fear Fed rate hike this year. Should you sell?

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on MCX after the US Federal Reserve signalled a possible interest rate hike later this year while keeping rates unchanged. Higher rate expectations pressured precious metals despite easing oil prices. Analysts advised booking profits in existing long positions and waiting for fresh entry levels.

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Sensex rises 254 points, Nifty closes above 24,150; IndiGo, Trent among top gainers

Indian stock markets closed higher on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a fifth consecutive session. Despite a hawkish US Federal Reserve, which signaled potential rate hikes due to inflation, domestic equities maintained a positive bias. Banking stocks led the gains, while IT stocks saw a decline.

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Asian shares shrug off US retreat after initial signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

Shares have surged in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war

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