From Financial Modeling Prep: 2025-06-19 11:02:00

The S&P 500 remained flat after the Federal Reserve kept rates steady at 4.25-4.50%, with investors preparing for potential tariff-driven inflation pressures and the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.

Middle East tensions escalated as Israel targeted Iran’s Arak Nuclear Facility and Iran retaliated by hitting an Israeli hospital, raising fears of U.S. involvement and potential disruptions in oil shipping lanes.

The Fed hinted at possible rate cuts later this year to combat inflation, with Powell warning of the impact of Trump’s tariffs on consumer prices and projecting a slow growth rate and rising unemployment for 2025.

Investors are advised to monitor safe-haven assets like gold, oil, and the dollar in light of geopolitical tensions, pay attention to Fed announcements for market shifts, and prepare for potential volatility in global markets during holiday-thin trading days.



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