Markets Pull Back as Labor Concerns Shake Confidence in AI Rally

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On June 18, 2025, the Fed’s leading policy group, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), decided to maintain its key interest rate—the federal funds rate—at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

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The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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June 17, 2025

On June 17, 2025, global markets turned volatile as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Iran, rattled investor sentiment. The day was marked by a sharp reversal in risk appetite, surging oil prices, and fresh concerns over the economic outlook as new data pointed to a softening U.S. economy. Central banks and policymakers remained in focus, with the Federal Reserve set to announce its rate decision tomorrow.

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Succession planning is crucial for small business owners in the Mid-South, including those in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, who want to secure the future of their companies, protect their legacy, and provide stability for employees and clients.