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Global stock markets have shown gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up over 37% this year and South Korea's Kospi up 102%, while oil prices have fallen nearly 30% since early May.

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Who
Global investors, Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, Reserve Bank of Australia, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, Simon MacAdam, Martin Baccardax
What
Global stock markets have shown gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up over 37% this year and South Korea's Kospi up 102%, while oil prices have fallen nearly 30% since early May.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:13:06 GMT · 3h 6m ago
Where
Japan, South Korea, U.S., Europe, Australia, Washington, Mexico City, New York New Jersey Stadium ·
Why
Investors are weighing ongoing inflation risks tied to the U.S. war with Iran, central bank rate hikes, and continued betting on the artificial intelligence sector's boom.
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Central banks globally are raising interest rates to combat inflation, with the Bank of Japan lifting its benchmark rate to 1%, its highest in 31 years, and the European Central Bank also implementing a quarter-point increase, indicating a tightening monetary policy that could affect borrowing costs and economic growth worldwide.

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  1. Markets1h 40m ago
    Commodity markets traded higher on June 17, with Brent crude futures rising 0.6 percent to $79.43 a barrel and spot gold climbing 0.4 percent to $4,348.93 per ounce.
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    Commodity markets traded higher on June 17, with crude oil and gold prices advancing as investors assessed US-Iran peace prospects and awaited the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.
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    Asian equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with concerns over persistent inflation tempering sentiment.
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  4. Currently Reading3h 6m ago
    Global stock markets have shown gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up over 37% this year and South Korea's Kospi up 102%, while oil prices have fallen nearly 30% since early May.

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