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CNBC Daily Open: Uncertainty around Israel-Iran conflict put investors on edge
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CNBC Daily Open: Uncertainty around Israel-Iran conflict put investors on edge

A general view of the partially collapsed buildings damaged by some of the ballistic missiles launched by Iran on June 18, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Nir Keidar | Anadolu | Getty Images The conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, with both countries not backing down from strikes and their leaders continuing to issue […]

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European stocks to open in mixed territory as sentiment dips, traders await central bank moves
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European stocks to open in mixed territory as sentiment dips, traders await central bank moves

Good morning, here are the opening calls London at dawn. Dukas | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Good morning from London, and welcome to CNBC’s live blog covering European financial markets and the latest regional and global business news, data and earnings. Futures data from IG suggests a choppy start for European markets, with […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Stagflation on the Fed’s mind
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CNBC Daily Open: Stagflation on the Fed’s mind

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on June 18, 2025, in Washington DC, United States. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu | Getty Images At U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference, the topic of tariffs — specifically, their impact on prices — was a recurring one. “Everyone that I […]

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European stocks open mixed with Fed decision, Middle East conflict in focus
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European stocks open mixed with Fed decision, Middle East conflict in focus

Sweden’s central bank cuts interest rate to 2% Sweden’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to 2% amid weakening inflation, but pointed to geopolitical risks ahead. “The economic recovery that began last year has lost momentum, and inflation is expected to be somewhat lower than in the previous […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s social media posts crush hopes of an Israel-Iran ceasefire
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s social media posts crush hopes of an Israel-Iran ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing early from the the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, June 17, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Hopes of a quick ceasefire between Israel and Iran were dashed by several social media posts from U.S. President Donald Trump. As he […]

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European stocks open lower as Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment
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European stocks open lower as Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment

European stocks open lower We’re 30 minutes into Tuesday’s trading session, and stocks are broadly in negative territory. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was last seen 0.8% lower, hitting its lowest level in more than three weeks. The index had gained 0.4% on Monday, as global markets appeared to shrug off the impact of the escalating […]

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European stocks open lower as Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment
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CNBC Daily Open: The Israel-Iran conflict continues but markets seem unfazed

Smoke billows from an explosion at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, 2025. AFP | Getty Images The U.S. stock market rose and oil prices retreated amid news that Iran wants a ceasefire with Israel. As early as the first days of Israel’s strikes, Tehran reportedly asked several […]

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European markets rebound as Israel-Iran attacks continue; Renault down 6%
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European markets rebound as Israel-Iran attacks continue; Renault down 6%

European banks, oil stocks lead markets higher European Stoxx 600 banks were 1.3% higher at 9:55 a.m. U.K. time, while oil and gas stocks gained 1.18% as investors took in the latest from the Israel-Iran conflict — which is driving crude oil prices sharply higher and reigniting inflation concerns. Sectors in decline include health-care, down […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Israel’s conflict with Iran sends tremors through markets
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CNBC Daily Open: Israel’s conflict with Iran sends tremors through markets

Fire and smoke rise into the sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images Israel’s airstrikes on Iran Friday sent reverberations through financial markets. Oil prices jumped on fears that supply from Iran, the world’s ninth-largest oil […]

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Where can equity investors hide as Israel and Iran take aim at each other?
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Where can equity investors hide as Israel and Iran take aim at each other?

As equity markets broadly declined after Israel and Iran took aim at each other – some sectors and stocks are bucking the trend. The attack, which reportedly killed senior Iranian military and scientific figures, prompted an immediate flight to safety in financial markets. Brent crude , the international oil benchmark, jumped 7% to $78.50 a […]

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