This week, it was reported that Microsoft is considering ending talks with OpenAI over their strategic partnership. The U.S. Senate approved a bill on stablecoins despite controversy surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency projects. The Federal Reserve kept the rate despite pressure from Trump.&nbsp;About the main events from June 16 to June 20 - in our review.&nbsp;

Highlights of the week: Microsoft and OpenAI dispute, Fed holds rate, US deadline on Iran

Market awaits Trump's decision to support Israel in conflict with Iran: such a turn could take market participants by surprise


Traders ignore defensive stocks against risks in the Middle East. What's driving them


Analysts warn of a sharp market reaction if Trump orders a strike on Iran

The U.S. may join the operation against Iran. What scenarios are expected on Wall Street

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

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

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?


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

What you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil transportation hub

Inflation may rise due to high oil prices amid Israel-Iran conflict

Analysts warned of the risk of a 20% fall in US stocks due to accelerating inflation

A sharp rise in oil prices ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting has left the US central bank with a difficult dilemma

#Israel: 21