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18/06/2026

US markets came under pressure overnight after the Fed left interest rates unchanged, but a more hawkish tone in the quarterly projections — with nine committee members expecting at least one more hike this year — sent Treasury yields jumping and the dollar rallying strongly.

📉 Dow Jones -0.98% | 51,492
📉 S&P 500 -1.21% | 7,420
📉 Nasdaq -1.34% | 26,021 — tech underperforms again
💵 US Dollar Index +0.84% | 100.38
🏦 2-year yield +13.4bps | 4.185% | 10-year +4.8bps | 4.487%
🛢️ Oil edges lower — Hormuz reopening expected
🥇 Gold — one of the weakest performers on stronger dollar

🔹 UK Claimant Count Data
🔹 UK Unemployment Rate
🔹 Swiss National Bank Interest Rate Decision
🔹 Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
🔹 US Weekly Unemployment Claims

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Daily Market Wrap 18/06/2026US markets came under pressure overnight after the Federal Open Market Committee left intere...
18/06/2026

Daily Market Wrap 18/06/2026

US markets came under pressure overnight after the Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged, but quarterly projections revealed a more hawkish tone from policymakers, with nine committee members still expecting at least one rate hike before the end of the year. The prospect of higher rates saw US Treasury yields jump sharply and the US dollar rally strongly against the major currencies.

Equity markets reacted negatively to the shift in expectations, with the Dow Jones falling 0.98% to 51,492, while the broader S&P 500 lost 1.21% to close at 7,420. Technology stocks underperformed once again, dragging the Nasdaq 1.34% lower to 26,021.

The US dollar index surged 0.84% to 100.38, supported by the rise in bond yields. The two-year Treasury yield climbed 13.4 basis points to 4.185%, while the benchmark ten-year yield added 4.8 basis points to 4.487%.

Energy markets experienced a relatively quiet session, with oil prices edging lower ahead of the expected full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gold was one of the weakest performers on the day as the stronger US dollar weighed on precious metals.

Attention now turns to another busy day for central banks, with interest rate decisions due from both the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England.

Today's Key Events:
🔹 UK Claimant Count Data
🔹 UK Unemployment Rate
🔹 Swiss National Bank Interest Rate Decision
🔹 Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
🔹 US Weekly Unemployment Claims

17/06/2026

US markets delivered a mixed performance overnight, with the Dow Jones climbing to yet another record high while weakness in tech stocks dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. Investors digested early details of the US-Iran peace agreement, with sentiment staying constructive despite some profit-taking in growth names.

📈 Dow Jones — fresh record high
📉 S&P 500 & Nasdaq lower — tech weighs on the broader market
💵 USD drifts lower — Treasury yields ease ahead of Fed decision
🛢️ Oil falls sharply — markets eye full Hormuz reopening
🥇 Gold extends gains — lower yields provide support

🔹 UK CPI Data
🔹 US Retail Sales Data
🔹 US — President Trump Speaks
🔹 US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

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Daily Market Wrap 17/06/2026US markets delivered a mixed performance overnight as the Dow Jones climbed to yet another r...
17/06/2026

Daily Market Wrap 17/06/2026

US markets delivered a mixed performance overnight as the Dow Jones climbed to yet another record high, while weakness in technology stocks weighed on the broader market and dragged both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. Investors spent much of the session digesting the first details surrounding the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, with sentiment remaining constructive despite some profit-taking in growth stocks.

US Treasury yields eased further ahead of today's highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision, while the US dollar drifted lower against the major currencies as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the key event risk.

Commodity markets saw significant movement, with oil prices falling sharply as investors looked ahead to the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of increased supply flows. Gold continued to attract buyers, extending its recent gains as lower bond yields provided support for the precious metal.

Attention now shifts back toward economic fundamentals, with markets likely to remain volatile over the next 24 hours. While geopolitical developments will continue to be monitored closely, the main focus for investors will be the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement and subsequent press conference later tonight.

Today's Key Events (AEST):
🔹 UK – CPI Data
🔹 US – Retail Sales Data
🔹 US – President Trump Speaks
🔹 US – Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

16/06/2026

US stock markets pushed sharply higher overnight as the US and Iran announced a peace agreement set to be signed on Friday, paving the way for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow Jones closed at another record high, though Treasury yields and the dollar drifted lower as investors awaited further details.

📈 Dow Jones — record high close
🛢️ Brent & WTI fall to three-month lows — Hormuz reopening priced in
🥇 Gold +2%+ — surges despite improved risk sentiment
💵 USD & Treasury yields drift lower — markets await deal details
🏦 Bank of Japan policy decision — Asian session today
🏦 Reserve Bank of Australia policy decision — Asian session today

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Daily Market Wrap 16/06/2026US stock markets pushed sharply higher overnight, with the Dow Jones closing at another reco...
16/06/2026

Daily Market Wrap 16/06/2026

US stock markets pushed sharply higher overnight, with the Dow Jones closing at another record high, after both the US and Iran announced that a peace agreement would be signed on Friday, paving the way for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While details of the agreement remain limited, the prospect of a de-escalation in the Middle East helped fuel a strong rally in risk assets.

The optimism on Wall Street was not fully reflected across other markets, however, with both US Treasury yields and the US dollar drifting lower as investors continued to monitor developments and await further details on the agreement.

Oil prices extended their recent decline, with Brent and WTI crude falling to three-month lows as traders priced in the reopening of the strategically important shipping route. Gold once again defied its traditional safe-haven relationship, surging more than 2% despite the improvement in risk sentiment.

Attention now turns briefly away from geopolitics and back to central banks, with both the Bank of Japan and the Reserve Bank of Australia set to announce their latest policy decisions during today's Asian session.

15/06/2026

US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors embraced a more optimistic tone on Middle East developments, with risk appetite also supported by the successful SpaceX launch. Despite the improved sentiment, Treasury yields moved higher as traders positioned ahead of this week's Fed meeting.

🤝 US-Iran deal reached shortly after Monday's open — markets react strongly
🛢️ Brent -6.49% | WTI -7.19% from Friday's open — Strait of Hormuz reopens
🥇 Gold +1.74% — weaker dollar supports the metal
📈 Stocks pushing higher as investors assess deal terms
🏦 Fed meeting this week — key focus for markets

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Daily Market Wrap 15/06/2026 US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors embraced a more optimistic tone surroundin...
15/06/2026

Daily Market Wrap 15/06/2026

US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors embraced a more optimistic tone surrounding developments in the Middle East. Risk appetite was also supported by the successful SpaceX launch, helping major US indices extend their gains into the end of the week. Despite the improvement in sentiment, US Treasury yields moved higher as traders began positioning ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Commodity markets reacted strongly to the US-Iran deal reached shortly after market open on Monday. Oil dropped sharply — Brent falling 6.49% and WTI declining 7.19% from Friday's open — as the Strait of Hormuz reopened to shipping. Gold rose 1.74% as the weaker dollar weighs on it. Stocks are pushing higher as the day progresses, with the devil now in the detail for investors as they assess the terms of the agreement.

The Federal Reserve meeting this week remains the key fundamental focus for markets, with traders watching for any shift in the policy outlook following recent strong employment data.

12/06/2026

US markets rallied strongly overnight as hopes of a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East sparked a broad risk-on move. Equities surged, the dollar fell, Treasury yields dropped sharply, and oil retreated as supply disruption fears eased.

📈 Nasdaq +2.54% | 25,809 — tech leads the rally
📈 S&P 500 +1.75% | 7,394
📈 Dow Jones +1.86% | 50,848
💵 US Dollar Index -below 100 | 99.69
🏦 2-year yield -8.1bps | 4.062% | 10-year -9.1bps | 4.461%
🛢️ Oil lower — supply disruption fears ease
🥇 Gold +3.37% | $4,210.60 — weaker dollar supports precious metals
🔺 ECB raises interest rates
🚀 SpaceX IPO launches — draws significant market attention

🔹 UK GDP Data — in focus today
🔹 US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment & Inflation Expectations

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Daily Market Wrap 12/06/2026US markets rallied strongly overnight as investor sentiment swung sharply following fresh de...
12/06/2026

Daily Market Wrap 12/06/2026

US markets rallied strongly overnight as investor sentiment swung sharply following fresh developments in the Middle East. The prospect of a diplomatic resolution sparked a broad risk-on move across financial markets. Equities surged, led by technology stocks, while safe-haven assets and the US Dollar came under pressure. Treasury yields fell sharply as investors reassessed geopolitical risks, and oil prices retreated after their recent conflict-driven rally.

The Nasdaq led gains on Wall Street, jumping 2.54% to 25,809, while the S&P 500 gained 1.75% to 7,394 and the Dow Jones rose 1.86% to 50,848. The US Dollar Index fell back below the 100 level to 99.69 as traders reduced defensive positions. The 2-year Treasury yield fell 8.1 basis points to 4.062% and the 10-year dropped 9.1 basis points to 4.461%.

Crude oil prices moved sharply lower as fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East eased. Gold prices surged 3.37% to $4,210.60 as the weaker dollar and improved sentiment supported the precious metal.
In other news, the ECB raised interest rates and SpaceX launched its highly anticipated IPO, drawing significant market attention.

Today's key events:
🔹 UK GDP Data
🔹 US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment
🔹 US University of Michigan Inflation Expectations

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