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Dollar Index Climbs Above 100 as Hawkish Fed Outlook Fuels Strongest Rally in Weeks

The U.S. Dollar Index rallied sharply on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but delivered a more hawkish outlook than investors had anticipated. The index climbed above the psychologically important 100 level and extended gains as traders reassessed expectations for monetary …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Fed Chair Warsh Skips Rate-Path 'Dot' in First Meeting, Fuelling Speculation Over Future of Forward Guidance

The Federal Reserve's quarterly dot plot released on June 17, 2026 contained just 18 individual rate-path submissions, one short of the full complement of 19 policymakers. The Fed did not identify the policymaker who did not submit projections.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Mortgage Rates Decline Yet Housing Demand Remains Subdued

The shift follows a period of sustained pressure on financing conditions, though the decline has yet to translate into a meaningful rebound in activity. Lenders report softer inquiries, indicating that lower rates alone may not be enough to revive demand. Buyers appear to be …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Oil Slides Below $80 as Hormuz Tensions Ease, But Grocery and Retail Costs Lag Relief

The decline marks the lowest price since March, easing concerns over global supply disruptions. Analysts warn that while the immediate threat has receded, lingering uncertainties could delay a full market recovery. Fuel costs are directly tied to crude benchmarks, making them one of the …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Mortgage Rates Poised for Gradual Decline Through 2030 as Treasury Yields Ease, Deloitte Forecast Shows

The trajectory of 30-year fixed mortgage rates hinges on movements in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, a benchmark closely tied to broader economic conditions. Deloitte’s latest forecast anticipates a gradual decline in Treasury yields, settling at 3.9% by late 2027.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Oil Prices Drop, Futures Rise After Iran and Partner Sign MoU to End Hostilities, Lifting Energy Shares

The signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and its negotiating partner aimed at ending active hostilities was quickly reflected in market sentiment. Participants viewed the accord as a significant reduction of supply‑related risk, prompting an immediate retreat in spot oil valuations.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Lithium Bears Misread Supply Chain Bottleneck as UBS Flags Feedstock Shortage

Analysts at UBS argue that spodumene, the hard-rock feedstock for lithium refining, is the true bottleneck, not total tonnage. While refining capacity in China expands rapidly, mine projects lag due to longer lead times and offtake agreements. This structural imbalance keeps feedstock tight, regardless …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Novig Gains Regulatory Clearance to Launch Sports Forecasting Service Amid Growing Market Rivalry

Novig has secured formal authorization from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to operate its sports prediction platform. This development allows the company to participate in federally regulated markets, a space that has drawn attention from various market participants.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Faces Growing Threat from In‑house Chip Development by Top Customers

Leading AI service operators are speeding up work on custom accelerators intended to replace external graphics processors. By controlling the entire silicon stack, these companies aim to tighten performance margins and lessen dependence on external suppliers.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

What Is the Federal Reserve Dot Plot and Why Does It Matter?

When Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declined to submit his own rate projection at the June 2026 policy meeting, bond yields surged, equities fell, and the decision made headlines across global financial markets. The instrument at the centre of that reaction was the Fed …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026
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