US EditionGlobal Shares Gain and Oil Prices Slip as Markets Eye the Mideast Conflict, Await Fed's Decision
- Investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision announcement scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on June 18, 2025.
- This followed ongoing trade uncertainties, evolving tariff policies from President Trump, and limited progress in trade talks with a looming deadline.
- Markets showed subdued activity as European shares remained steady at 541.98 points, and Treasury yields were mostly unchanged amid Middle East tensions.
- Traders priced in a 99.9% chance of rates holding steady, with policymakers signaling possibly one rate cut this year, shifting from earlier forecasts of two cuts.
- The Fed's hold decision and dot plot focus imply cautious monetary policy amid geopolitical risks and weaker economic data such as lower May housing starts and retail sales.
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Global shares gain and oil prices slip as markets eye the Mideast conflict, await U.S. Fed’s decision
Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday and oil prices slipped as investors awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which was expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a straight time.
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Oil prices dip, stocks mixed tracking Mideast unrest
Oil prices eased and stock markets diverged Wednesday as traders kept a close watch over the Israel-Iran conflict ahead of an interest-rate announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Anticipation and Turbulence in European Markets Amidst Fed Decisions and International Tensions
Anticipation and Turbulence in European Markets Amidst Fed Decisions and International Tensions On Wednesday, European shares displayed subdued activity as market participants prepared for the forthcoming U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East added further apprehension among investors.The STOXX 600 index showed little movement, remaining steady at 541.98 points by 0705 GMT. All eyes were on the …
Global shares gain and oil prices slip as markets eye the Mideast conflict, await Fed's decision
HONG KONG (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday and oil prices slipped as investors awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which was expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a straight time. Oil prices continued to gyrate as the conflict in the Middle East intensified. U.S. benchmark crude oil fell 84 cents to $72.43 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, lost 86 cents to $75.59 per bar…
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