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Stocks Rally on Middle East Peace, Apple-Intel Deal: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators set aside their worries about interest rates to celebrate peace in the Middle East and AAPL-INTC again.

Kiplinger

Dollar Rallies and Gold Retreats on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 13-month high on Thursday, finishing up by 0.80%. The dollar rose on Thursday on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year. Thursday's US economic news was also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless claims...

Barchart

FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady

The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70.

Evening Standard

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American Express Stock Is Powering the Financial Sector to a Fresh Breakout

American Express (AXP) appears to be among a set of giant financial stocks poised to benefit from the future path in interest rates. That’s how I interpret the signal that includes a fresh breakout through a significant technical resistance level, which makes AXP the Chart of the Day. The stock’s...

Barchart

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...

Barchart

Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?

The Bank decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fourth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level.

Evening Standard

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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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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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Unchanged, In Line With Expectations

The Bank of England held interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, in line with expectations.

International Business Times

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

AAP

Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%

The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economists. Although consensus prevailed, a couple of policymakers pushed for a higher rate. As Governor Andrew Bailey notes, inflationary pressures are expected to rise, despite the prospect of a…

The Economic Times

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation to rise

The bank warned that inflation and the cost of living is set to rise this year amid the fallout from the Iran war

Evening Standard

What are interest rates – and what does the Bank of England’s decision mean?

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The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but says inflation still to rise

Policymakers nonetheless said that a recent fall in energy prices meant it was no longer expecting inflation to go as high as it was in April.

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this year

Andrew Bailey says ‘inflationary pressure in pipeline’ despite US and Iran signing initial peace deal as interest rates kept on hold

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates firm after UK inflation boost

The base rate has remained at 3.75 per cent since just before Christmas last year

AAP

Hong Kong banking sector posts strong 2025 results as structural shifts open next wave of growth, says KPMG

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong banks delivered solid headline performance in 2025, with the total assets of all licensed banks increasing by 7.1% to HK$26 trillion and operating profit before impairment charges rising by 5.5% to HK$337 billion. While lower interest rates compressed net interest margins…

The Economic Times

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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Newcastle Herald

Food crunch: the alarming numbers on Hunter households going hungry

'When regular expenses like rent and fuel go up, or interest rates increase, food is often one of the first things sacrificed.'

Bangkok Post

Indonesian central bank hikes rates again

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s central bank ‌raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, just a week after a surprise off-cycle hike, as it seeks to attract fresh capital and halt selling in its battered rupiah and other assets.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

UK vacancies fall to lowest for five years as wages grow faster than expected

Employers wary of hiring permanent staff but unemployment eased to 4.9% in the three months to April

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

Gold price on June 18: Why is gold rate crashing?

Gold rate today: Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, elevated interest rates tend to pressure bullion.

The Economic Times

Fed begins Warsh era with rate hold, sees hike possible later in 2026

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled a potential hike later this year due to inflation concerns. New projections show nine officials anticipate a rate increase by the end of 2026. The policy statement removed previous guidance on future rate moves, reflecting new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's influence.

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