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From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-23 19:33:00

Global shares hit a record high as tensions eased between Israel and Iran, leading to a shaky ceasefire. Wall Street’s main indexes rose over 1%, with financials, tech, and healthcare stocks leading gains. The Nasdaq 100 closed at a record high for the first time since February, while European shares rose 1.11%.

Oil prices dropped significantly, with Brent Crude futures settling down 6.1% and WTI crude falling 6.0%. The U.S. dollar declined against major currencies like the yen and Swiss franc. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that higher tariffs could raise inflation, impacting possible rate cuts. U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly deteriorated in June.

Yields on U.S. 10-year notes fell 3 basis points to 4.293%, while Germany’s 10-year Bund yields rose to 2.543% after a draft budget was passed. Gold prices fell, with spot gold dropping 1.34% to $3,323.49 an ounce. Markets are optimistic about the ceasefire, boosting risk assets and global equities.



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