Microsoft Corporation

The US Federal Reserve left the rate unchanged, but revised its inflation and growth forecasts, reinforcing fears of possible "moderate stagflation". In parallel, tense negotiations continue between Microsoft and OpenAI: the former threatens to withdraw from the deal if it does not get more favorable terms of access to AI technologies, while the developer ChatGPT seeks to complete the transformation into a commercial structure and attract funding. Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, Donald Trump is considering a military strike on Iran, heightening tensions over the conflict with Israel. About these and other topics - in the review of key events for the morning of June 19.

Morgan Stanley

Conflict will take a back seat in investors' minds thanks to improved corporate earnings forecasts

Morgan Stanley does not expect stocks to collapse on the Iranian crisis. What could change the forecast?

In the early morning hours of June 13, Israeli Air Force fighter jets <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/glavnoe-za-nedelu-konflikt-izraila-i-irana-krusenie-dreamliner-kadry-dla-meta">attacked</a> Iran. The attack was prompted by reports that Tehran is close to developing nuclear weapons. Today is the sixth day of escalating conflict between the two countries. Military action in the Middle East traditionally causes oil prices to spike. This time was no exception - immediately after the news of the attack appeared, Brent quotes jumped by 13% and at one point exceeded $78.&nbsp;

The price of fear: How the Israel-Iran war will further affect oil prices

Var Energi ASA

Harbour Energy plc

Ithaca Energy plc

The Bank notes growing investor interest in non-Middle Eastern companies in the oil and gas extraction sector

Morgan Stanley raised targets on oil company shares amid rising oil prices

Tesla, Inc.

US President Donald Trump discussed the escalating conflict in the Middle East with his national security advisers, sparking speculation that the US could join Israel in attacks on Iran. The Senate passed a steyblocoin bill, and Tesla came under pressure, with Wells Fargo forecasting lower deliveries and free cash flow in 2025. On these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of June 18.

Main by morning: Trump explores action plan against Iran, Senate backs steiblecoins

Oil prices jumped nearly 5% after US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's unconditional surrender and threatened the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. July futures for U.S. WTI were trading at $75.3 at the time of publication of this text, while Brent crude for delivery in August&nbsp;rose to $76.8. This is the highest in almost five months, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attacks-06-17-25-intl-hnk#cmc0v14es00003b70sp12vbe1">CNN reports.

Oil prices and Wall Street's fear index jumped after Trump's threats against Iran

How investors should react to rising tensions over conflict in the Middle East


Saxo Bank on the Iranian crisis: three scenarios for markets and strategies for investors


One of Wall Street's largest investment banks predicts gold at $2500-2700 per ounce by July 2026

Gold rally is coming to an end, says Citi. Why may the price fall below $3000?


Stock and energy markets on Monday "brushed aside" concerns about escalation in the Middle East

"We're not seeing a big scale shock yet": what analysts are saying about the market recovery

Analysts have identified several areas where change may occur

JPMorgan predicted an Israeli strike on Iran. What else did the bank suggest to keep an eye on?

US stocks began trading on Monday with active growth: all three major indices were up more than 1%. Investors expect the Iran-Israel conflict that erupted last week to remain limited. Tehran is indeed showing signs that it is willing to halt hostilities and resume talks on its nuclear programs, WSJ has learned.

Iran wants de-escalation, WSJ has learned. Stocks in the US started the week with rapid growth

Iran has never completely shut down a strategic waterway, but has repeatedly threatened to do so