Friday, June 19, 2026
Today’s report: A hawkish anchor in a restless world
Markets enter the new day with the U.S. dollar supported by the Fed’s hawkish shift and renewed Middle East uncertainty after U.S.-Iran talks stalled, keeping pressure on major currencies, underpinning oil prices, and leaving investors cautious toward risk assets despite resilient economic data and stronger-than-expected UK retail sales. read report

