market analysis

Markets on June 21, 2025, are mixed on stocks due to a mix of Middle East tensions and U.S. tariff inflation fears. Dollar preference continues due to lower US long-term interest rates, while real assets such as crude oil, copper, and gold are firm. Capital was concentrated in large cap tech, resource stocks, and defensive issues.

On June 20, 2025, U.S. stocks fell back on profit-taking. Interest rates fell in major economies, leading to capital inflows into safe assets. The dollar firmed and the yen softened. Crude oil and gold rise and a wait-and-see mood prevails ahead of next week's PCE index.