No one was killed in the Iranian attack and damage was minimal, claims US president

"I want to thank Iran for the warning": Trump commented on the base strike

The Boeing Company

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

The attack on Iranian nuclear facilities involved weapons from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and others

U.S. defense stocks rose after the escalation in Iran. How long will it last?

The main US index is now trading just 2% below its all-time high


"Roaring 20s": why does Yardeni believe the U.S. operation will support a 70% rise in the S&P 500?

Chevron Corporation

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Shell plc

The cost of Brent has fallen by about 7%


Oil prices collapsed after Iran attacks on U.S. bases. Why aren't traders concerned?

Iran attack looks 'well-orchestrated,' some analysts say

Iran has launched missiles at U.S. military bases in the Middle East. Stocks are rising

This weekend, US President Donald Trump's address to the nation resembled the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster. He announced the successful bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities, mentioning that the country must make peace or "new attacks" will follow. Trump loves spectacular phrases and Hollywood samples, but this speech may go down in history as evidence of the turn of international relations to the new rules of the world order.

Captain America vs. the UN: what future does the US attack on Iran paint for the world

Novo Nordisk A/S

Apple Inc.

Tesla, Inc.

What to expect for investors in the U.S. stock market on June 23

Morning in New York: geopolitics could deter buyers

Galectin Therapeutics Inc.

Sunrun Inc.

After U.S. strikes over the weekend, the market is now in wait-and-see mode. Meanwhile, a biotech got a boost from an initiation of coverage last week that made it the biggest gainer, while a solar power stock retreated the most amid negative regulatory developments. This is what happened in small caps last week and what to expect in the week ahead.

Small cap weekly update: Fallout from U.S. strike on Iran could elevate volatility

The dollar-yen pair works as a defense against escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, says Bank of America

Escalation defense: How currencies are reacting to the Iranian crisis

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Amazon.com, Inc.

Markets do not expect Tehran to carry out its threat to cut off a key route for global oil trade

'Nuclear threat eliminated': why investors weren't spooked by US strike on Iran


The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, caused by US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, provoked an increase in geopolitical tensions and movement in global markets. The cost of Brent at one point exceeded $81, and Goldman Sachs warned that in the case of blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the price of a barrel could temporarily reach $110. Bitcoin, in turn, fell below $99,000, and gold, traditionally considered a "safe haven," initially rose in price but then retreated slightly as investors questioned the likelihood of further escalation. These and other topics are in our review of key events for the morning of June 23.

Top story for the morning: Goldman predicts oil at $110, bitcoin and gold prices fall


The price of oil rose sharply after the Iranian parliament threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's main oil artery, in response to U.S. strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. U.S. index futures fell. Most analysts agree that Tehran is unlikely to move to block oil exports and assume that the response will be moderate and will not lead to further escalation. Nevertheless, there are already calculations for other scenarios.