Oil prices surged following reports of potential Israeli preparations for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, as indicated by US intelligence. Asian stocks experienced gains, while US equity futures showed slight declines. Geopolitical tensions are resurfacing, potentially impacting markets that had recently stabilized after tariff-related volatility.
US Federal Reserve’s Anna Paulson sees scope for more interest rate hikes amid inflation risks
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson indicated that additional interest rate hikes could be warranted to combat inflation. She stated that inflation remains persistently high,