Asia And Europe Markets In Red, Oil Spikes On Geopolitical Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 17 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Market Performance: On June 16, U.S. markets rose due to hopes for easing tensions between Israel and Iran, which lowered oil prices and eased inflation concerns. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed higher, with tech and communication sectors leading the gains.
Global Market Trends: Asian and European markets experienced declines amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, impacting investor sentiment. While Japan's Nikkei 225 saw slight gains, other indices in Australia, India, and Europe fell, reflecting broader concerns over potential conflicts and inflation from rising oil prices.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
