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Markets Update: Iran Deal Signed, Fed Holds — Futures Surge on June 18, 2026

  Global markets are getting a lift this Thursday as two major storylines resolved overnight: President Donald Trump formally signed an interim peace agreement with Iran, and the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while delivering a surprisingly hawkish policy signal. U.S. stock futures are surging this morning — even as Wednesday's session ended sharply lower — and oil prices are retreating on hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen to commercial traffic. For Canadian investors, the convergence of a falling oil price, a recovering loonie, and a TSX still navigating sector cross-currents makes today's session one to watch closely. Note: U.S. markets are closed tomorrow for the Juneteenth holiday, making today the last full trading day of the week on Wall Street. 🇺🇸 United States — Futures Bounce After Wednesday Selloff Wednesday's session ended deep in the red after new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh presided over the central bank's first policy meeting of his...
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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Launch Missile at U.S. Warship in Gulf of Aden

 


Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a missile at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile. This marks a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades. 

The attack on the destroyer USS Carney is the first time the Houthis directly targeted a U.S. warship since the rebels began their attacks on shipping in October. The missile was successfully shot down by USS Carney, and there were no injuries or damage reported.

The conflict in the Middle East has been escalating for years, and this recent attack is a reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region. The U.S. Navy has been involved in the Middle East for decades, and this latest attack highlights the dangers that sailors face while patrolling the region’s waters.


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