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U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Thursday, with a strong boost from semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, although investors still priced in interest rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve.
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U.S., Wall Street, Strait of Hormuz
Who
U.S. stock indexes, semiconductor shares, investors, Federal Reserve, Intel, U.S. President Donald Trump, Apple, U.S., Iran
What
U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Thursday, with a strong boost from semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, although investors still priced in interest rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT · 14h 38m ago
Where
U.S., Wall Street, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The advance was driven by semiconductor shares, easing inflation fears, and an interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran extending a ceasefire, despite investors pricing in potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
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The rise in U.S. stock indexes, particularly semiconductor shares, indicates investor confidence despite looming Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while an interim U.S.-Iran agreement led to lower oil prices and eased concerns about global energy supply.
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2 events in this thread- Markets13h 45m agoU.S. stock indexes rallied on Thursday, driven by semiconductor gains and eased inflation fears following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement and Apple's chip manufacturing deal with Intel.Open article
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