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The Federal Reserve signaled higher borrowing costs and the United States lifted its blockade on Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
United States, Middle East
Who
Federal Reserve, United States
What
The Federal Reserve signaled higher borrowing costs and the United States lifted its blockade on Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:28:52 GMT · 6h 53m ago
Where
United States, Middle East ·
Why
These actions led to eased inflation fears from lower oil prices and a repricing of rate hike expectations.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Shares climbed to record highs in Japan and South Korea, the U.S. dollar strengthened to a 13-month high, and the yen fell to its weakest level in two years.
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- HIGHReutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2026-06-19/
- HIGHMarketScreenerhttps://www.marketscreener.com/news/stocks-set-records-in-japan-south-korea-dollar-gets-fed-boost-ce7f5cd2db8af324
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