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Markets Remain Cautious as US-Iran Tensions and Fed Policy Risks Weigh on Sentiment

US stock indexes ended lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.05%, Nasdaq 100 falling 1.1%, and Dow slipping 44 points, as chipmakers retreated after Thursday’s Micron-led rally. Losses were partly limited by lower oil prices and easing inflation concerns, though sentiment stayed …

Team Kalkine | 29 June 2026

Semiconductor Optimism Offset by Tech Weakness and Commodity Pullback

US equities ended mixed on Thursday as semiconductor optimism, led by Micron and Qualcomm, was offset by renewed weakness in mega-cap technology stocks. The S&P 500 was flat, the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5%, and the Dow gained 0.1%, while stronger economic growth and in-line …

Team Kalkine | 26 June 2026

US Market Wrap: AI Volatility, Softer Oil, and Fed Rate Concerns Drive Mixed Sentiment

US equities ended mixed on Wednesday as weakness in heavyweight tech and semiconductor stocks pressured the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, while the Dow gained 182 points on support from traditional sectors. Micron, Qualcomm, and Sandisk declined amid concerns over excessive AI-related capital spending, …

Team Kalkine | 25 June 2026

US Market Recap: Tech Selloff, Softer Oil, and Hawkish Fed Signals Shape Sentiment

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as a sharp selloff in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down 1.4% and 3.3%, respectively. Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, Micron, Qualcomm, and Sandisk posted steep losses amid concerns over slowing AI spending …

Team Kalkine | 24 June 2026

Tech Selloff Weighs on Markets as Fed Rate Concerns Offset US-Iran Peace Optimism

US stocks closed mixed on Monday as megacap tech weakness offset optimism over progress in US-Iran peace talks and improving Middle East energy supply prospects. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined amid losses in Alphabet, Broadcom, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and SpaceX, while Micron gained …

Team Kalkine | 23 June 2026

Markets Advance as Easing Middle East Tensions Offset Hawkish Fed Outlook

On Thursday, US equities closed higher as tech and semiconductor gains, along with optimism over the US-Iran interim deal, offset hawkish Fed concerns. The S&P 500 rose 1%, Nasdaq 100 gained 1.9%, and Dow added 72 points, led by Intel, Nvidia, Micron, and airline …

Team Kalkine | 22 June 2026

US Market Update: Hawkish Fed Signals Weigh on Stocks as Energy Risks Ease

US stocks closed lower as the Fed held rates steady but signaled potential rate hikes later this year, pressuring equities and Treasuries. Mega-cap technology stocks led the decline, while chipmakers such as Micron, Marvell and Intel extended gains despite the broader market weakness.

Team Kalkine | 18 June 2026

Daily Market Brief: Fed Decision in Focus as Oil Drops and Tech Stocks Pull Back

US equities ended mixed on Tuesday as profit-taking in AI and semiconductor stocks weighed on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow hit a new high on optimism over the preliminary US-Iran agreement and easing oil-driven inflation concerns. Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and …

Team Kalkine | 17 June 2026

Retail Sales Strength and Easing Oil Prices Support Stocks Ahead of Fed Decision- Outlook for June 17, 2026

Pre-market sentiment and global signalsThe overseas backdrop offered a supportive handoff into the U.S. session. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed up about 0.7% at 69,902.25, while South Korea’s Kospi rose about 1.6% to another record high at 8,864.24. Hong Kong traded lower, mainland China posted …

Team Kalkine | 17 June 2026

Markets Rally as US-Iran Deal Eases Oil and Inflation Concerns Ahead of Fed Decision

US stocks rallied Monday as a preliminary US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased inflation concerns and pushed oil prices lower. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq posted strong gains, led by tech and fuel-sensitive stocks, while SpaceX extended its post-IPO surge …

Team Kalkine | 16 June 2026