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Real-time News
Irans ambassador to the United Nations: Actions against Irans nuclear facilities could lead to dangerous leaks and would be a "war against all humanity."Iranian President Pezhichyan: All measures must be aimed at maintaining national unity. Through unity, we will overcome any crisis.June 18, Capital.com analyst Daniela Hathorn said in a report that the latest inflation data in the UK is unlikely to affect the Bank of England to resume cutting interest rates. The annual rate of CPI in the UK slowed down moderately to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April. Although not catastrophic, these data did not impress those who hoped for a stronger trend of inflation decline. The market generally expects the Bank of England to keep the interest rate unchanged at 4.25% in Thursdays interest rate decision.June 18th, John Velis, macro strategist for the Americas at Bank of New York Mellon, said that no interest rate changes are expected at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, but the new Summary of Economic Projections may affect the market. The dot plot will indicate that the rate cut in 2025 will be lower than previously expected. Given that the market expects nearly two rate cuts this year, a more hawkish dot plot may disrupt the market. The Federal Reserve has become increasingly cautious about cutting interest rates in 2025, noting that inflation remains the top priority for most members who have shared their ideas. Given the continued uncertainty in policy, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to soften its interest rate views. After June, there are only four Federal Reserve meetings left this year, and it seems increasingly unlikely that there will be time for aggressive easing during the year.Hong Kongs Hang Seng Index closed at 23,710.69 points on June 18 (Wednesday), down 269.61 points, or 1.12%. Hong Kongs Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 5,214.41 points on June 18 (Wednesday), down 77.44 points, or 1.46%. The CSI 300 Index closed at 8,594.19 points on June 18 (Wednesday), down 100.48 points, or 1.16%. The H-share Index closed at 4,091.13 points on June 18 (Wednesday), down 36.17 points, or 0.88%.
