*U.S. stocks rose slightly at the close on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations. The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its sixth day; after Iran's refusal to surrender, investors speculate that the United States could become directly involved in the conflict in the Middle East.*

*The Dow Jones rose 72.00 points, an increase of 0.17%, closing at 42,287.80 points; the Nasdaq gained 50.27 points, equivalent to 0.26%, closing at 19,571.36 points; and the S&P 500 index advanced 10.18 points, an increase of 0.17%, finishing at 5,992.90 points.*

*After a solid market performance in May, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq benchmark indices (19521.9593, 0.87, 0.00%) were near their all-time highs. However, the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has led investors to opt for safe-haven assets. Currently, the S&P 500 is 2.5% below its highest recorded level, while the Nasdaq, dominated by technology stocks, is 3.3% below its all-time high.*