🌅 Morning Market Update | 16.06.2025 📉 Wall Street closed last Friday deep in the red as the Israel–Iran conflict suddenly escalated: 🔻 S&P 500: -1.1% 🔻 Nasdaq: -1.3% 🔻 DJIA: -1.8% 🔻 Russell 2000: -1.85% 🇺🇸 Donald Trump said the U.S. might get involved but hopes both countries will “achieve peace soon” — clarifying that the U.S. is not behind Israel’s attack. 🌏 Asia-Pacific shows cautious optimism: 📈 Nikkei 225, Kospi: +1.3% 📈 Nifty 50: +0.6% 📈 Shanghai SE Composite: +0.2% 📈 HSCEI: +0.3% ⏸️ S&P/ASX 200: flat 💡 In Japan, semiconductors & utilities lead gains. In China, developers jump (Hang Seng real estate subindex: +2%) on hopes for new stimulus to support weak housing demand. 🛍️ China’s retail sales surprised in May: +6.4% y/y (vs 4.9% forecast) — highest since Dec 2023, thanks to subsidies & online shopping. But consumer confidence remains low due to the real estate crisis. 🏭 China’s industrial production: +5.8% y/y (slightly below 6% forecast). 💱 Forex: Low volatility to start the week. 📉 Dollar index: -0.05% 📈 EUR/USD: +0.1% at 1.1560 📈 AUD/USD: +0.15% 📈 NZD/USD: +0.25% 💬 ECB’s De Guindos: ECB is near target, inflation risks balanced, euro strength no worry — but medium-term tariffs could dampen growth. 🛢️ Commodities: Oil extends gains after weekend missile exchange: 📈 Brent: +0.9% 📈 WTI: +1.1% 🔥 Natural gas: +2% 🥇 Gold: -0.3% ($3,422/oz) 🥈 Silver: -0.15% ($36.24/oz) 💹 Crypto: 🚀 Bitcoin: +1.8% ($106,600) 🚀 Ethereum: +4.4% ($2,614) 🚀 Solana: +4.5% 🚀 Sushi: +6% Stay tuned & trade wisely! 📊✨