Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 PM ET: Oil prices face fresh wave of volatility amid conflicting reports about Strait of Hormuz reopening and ongoing regional strife | Israel, ...
Oil prices face fresh wave of volatility amid conflicting reports about Strait of Hormuz reopening and ongoing regional strife
A flurry of headlines on Friday point to an increasingly fragile deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Renewed Ceasefire as Iran Peace Talks Postponed
The agreement came after intensified clashes in Lebanon and as talks between the U.S. and Iran over ending the war were postponed.
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U.S. Launches Trade Probe Into Germany Over Drug Pricing
The investigation comes after Berlin said it would require drugmakers to offer bigger discounts on medicines.
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Dollar Rises to One-Year High, U.S. Markets Closed for Holiday
The dollar gained as investors continued to digest the increased likelihood of higher U.S. rates following Wednesday's Fed meeting.
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U.K. Government Bond Yields Rise as Burnham Looks Set to Challenge Starmer's Leadership
Investors worry that Burnham as leader could favor increased public spending, higher taxes and possibly more government debt.
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Canada's Bank Regulator Cuts Capital Buffer for Big Banks to Spur Lending
The move aims to boost lending as the government seeks to lure investment to kick-start the economy.
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Canada Retail Sales Continue to Rise, Buoyed by Higher Gas Prices
Retail sales in April rose 0.5% from the month before, driven by increased trade at gas stations and fuel vendors.
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Chinese Export Flood Tests Europe's Stomach for Trade War With Beijing
European Union leaders are struggling for consensus on how much to restrict imports that are battering their industries.
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Asia's Stock Market Boom Isn't Over. Why the Blockbuster Gains Can Continue.
Of the two hottest Asian markets, strategists are more bullish about South Korea than Taiwan.
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Hormuz Reopening Brings Relief for Global Economy
The specter of a prolonged crunch in energy supplies has faded, but the disruption could take months to unwind.
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Russia's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate After Economy Contracts
The Bank of Russia lowered borrowing costs for a ninth straight meeting, saying further reductions are possible following an economic contraction it sees as temporary.
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BOJ Deputy Governor Warns of Risk from Delaying Rate Hikes
Raising interest rates can curb economic activity, but the Bank of Japan's deputy governor Ryozo Himino sees an even bigger danger from tightening too slowly.
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MSCI Flags Further Concerns About Indonesia's Market
Issues raised included limited transparency of shareholding structures and indications of coordinated trading that undermined proper pricing, MSCI said.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
June 19, 2026 13:15 ET (17:15 GMT)
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