📆 MAIN EVENTS THIS WEEK

🇺🇸Wednesday – 18/6/2025 (Vietnam Time)

- 02:00 AM: The Federal Reserve (Fed) announces its interest rate decision

- Expected to remain at 4.25% – 4.50%.

- 03:00 AM: Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the FOMC meeting

Content: Will the Fed signal a rate cut in September or later?

🇮🇱🇮🇷 Other event: Israel – Iran

Escalating conflict: Since the beginning of the week, Israel has carried out deep attacks into Iranian territory, especially targeting nuclear and energy facilities. Iran retaliates with long-range missiles and UAVs.

- Brent oil prices rise above $92/barrel → inflation risk returns.

=> This week we will see the Fed's reaction to inflationary pressures from rising oil prices, stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.