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Europe: Shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh; eyes on Fed decision
Europe: Shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh; eyes on Fed decision
June 18, 2025
EUROPEAN shares declined on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East adding to market uncertainty.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.36...
US: Stocks flat after Fed decision as markets eye Iran
US: Stocks flat after Fed decision as markets eye Iran
June 18, 2025
Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 06:12 AMWall Street stocks ended little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, while markets followed ongoing fighting between Iran and...
Singapore shares dip ahead of Fed decision; STI down 0.3%
Singapore shares dip ahead of Fed decision; STI down 0.3%
June 18, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Stocks on the local bourse fell on Wednesday (Jun 18), tracking the mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision and...
Gold steady as Middle East tensions rise, Fed decision on tap
Gold steady as Middle East tensions rise, Fed decision on tap
June 18, 2025
[BENGALURU] Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Jun 18), as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran entered their sixth day, while a stronger US dollar capped gains ahead of...
Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy
Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy
June 18, 2025
[HOUSTON] US Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday (Jun 18), reiterating they want more clarity on the...
Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy
Fed to hold rates steady again as officials wait for more clarity on economy
June 18, 2025
[HOUSTON] US Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday (Jun 18), reiterating they want more clarity on the...
Gold recovers as Middle East tensions buoy demand; Fed meeting in focus
Gold recovers as Middle East tensions buoy demand; Fed meeting in focus
June 17, 2025
[BENGALURU] Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday (Jun 17), as rising tensions between Israel and Iran buoyed demand for the safe-haven asset, while investors looked forward to the outcome of...
US: Wall St opens higher as oil prices ease, Fed meeting in focus
US: Wall St opens higher as oil prices ease, Fed meeting in focus
June 16, 2025
Published Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 09:43 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Jun 16) as easing oil prices supported sentiment despite ongoing attacks between...
Fed on hold leaves Wall Street asking what it will take to cut interest rates
Fed on hold leaves Wall Street asking what it will take to cut interest rates
June 15, 2025
[NEW YORK] With US Federal Reserve officials signalling an extended hold on interest rates, investors and economists will look to chair Jerome Powell this week for clues on what...
US Treasury chief does not see himself replacing Fed chair
US Treasury chief does not see himself replacing Fed chair
June 11, 2025
Published Thu, Jun 12, 2025 · 06:56 AM[WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he wishes to remain in his current position, after a report emerged...