Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Data to Shape Israeli Shekel and US Markets This Week
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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
Heightened Middle East tensions and upcoming inflation data in Israel and the US are expected to influence the Israeli shekel and global markets this week. The Israeli stock market fell amid regional risks, while US markets showed tech-driven resilience. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s congressional testimony and inflation reports will be closely watched for signals on interest rates. Morgan Stanley warns that conflict escalation, Fed hikes, and AI spending cuts could hinder a summer rally on Wall Street.
- 01Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz escalates geopolitical tensions impacting oil prices and markets.
- 02Israeli stock indices fell last week amid regional risks; bank stocks gained as safe havens.
- 03US markets rose, led by tech and AI stocks, despite geopolitical concerns.
- 04Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony and US inflation data will influence interest rate expectations.
- 05Israeli inflation expected to moderate, but shekel’s strengthening potential is limited by geopolitical risks.
- 06Morgan Stanley identifies Iran conflict, Fed rate hikes, and AI spending cuts as risks to a summer rally.
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