Markets52m ago

Global stock markets mostly fell on Wednesday as fresh strikes in the Middle East, a jump in US inflation, and a tech sell-off weighed on sentiment.

New York, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz

Who

Angelo Kourkafas from Edward Jones, Stephen Innes, US President Donald Trump, Kathleen Brooks from XTB, and new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:00 GMT · 52m ago

Where

New York, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

The declines were attributed to profit-taking in technology following a strong two-month rally, an unexpected surge in US consumer inflation to a three-year high, and ongoing geopolitical tensions and military actions in the Middle East.

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How this affects you

The confluence of rising US inflation, tech stock corrections, and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East led to a downturn in global markets, although analysts note that core inflation is stable and oil prices are not surging due to hopes of resolution and loosening supply.

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You are here52m ago
Global stock markets mostly fell on Wednesday as fresh strikes in the Middle East, a jump in US inflation, and a tech sell-off weighed on sentiment.
Markets1h 14m ago
MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after economic data showed U.S. inflation was high and oil prices rose as hopes for Middle East peace progress dwindled after Iran and the United States exchanged strikes and threats.
Markets2h 3m ago
Stock indexes sold off sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 2.5-week low, after President Trump pledged to strike Iran again following accusations of delaying peace talks.
Markets2h 32m ago
Stocks again dropped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran "very hard."

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