Asian markets drift as Trump mulls Iran strike, oil rises 4% this week; BOJ faces rate hike pressure
Friday, 20 June 2025 () Asian markets displayed uncertainty amid escalating US-Iran tensions and potential military action. Oil prices are poised for a third weekly gain despite a Friday dip, fueled by the conflict between Israel and Iran. While the People's Bank of China held rates steady, Japan's rising inflation puts pressure on its central bank, and global central banks are diverging on monetary policy.
In a dramatic escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, Iran has launched what is being called its most devastating strike yet—targeting Israel’s prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science. Satellite imagery and local reports confirm major destruction at the research hub, known as Israel’s...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a chilling threat to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, declaring “no one is immune” following an Iranian missile strike on Soroka..
Tensions are skyrocketing in the Middle East. After a devastating missile strike by Iran on an Israeli hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu vows full retaliation as Defense Minister Katz orders..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a powerful final warning to Iran amid escalating tensions, declaring full control over Tehran’s skies and targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile..
Friday, 20 June 2025 ()
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