Tinsel Talks Finance - June 18, 2026

Tinsel Talks Finance - June 18, 2026

The key financial news from the past twenty-four hours: the Fed's hawkish surprise from new Chair Warsh's first meeting, the U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices tumbling and gasoline prices below 4 dollars a gallon, strong May retail sales that continue to complicate the inflation picture, and equity markets that sold off on the Fed but are now rebounding on the Iran development.

Tinsel Talks Finance - June 17, 2026

All eyes turn to the Federal Reserve as new Chair John Warsh faces his first major policy test. SpaceX surpasses Amazon in valuation, forcing passive funds to hold an unlisted asset. Geopolitics and energy shift as the US and Iran prepare a deal while the IEA forecasts a 2027 oil glut. BMW stock hits a five-year low on profit warnings amid China's slowdown and trade tensions. Plus, where futures stand, mortgage rates are falling, and Bitcoin takes a hit.

Tinsel Talks Finance - June 16th, 2026

US and Iran Sign Peace Framework: Official signing scheduled for June 19, including a 30-day timeline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Markets Rally on Peace Hopes: The Dow hits a record high; the S&P 500 rises 1.7% and the Nasdaq gains 3.1%. Oil Prices Plunge: Brent crude drops roughly 4% to $83 as markets price in restored energy supply. Bank of Japan Raises Rates: The BOJ hikes its benchmark to 1%, a 31-year high, signaling further tightening ahead. KPMG Scandal Deepens in Australia: The government places all KPMG federal contracts under scrutiny amid the audit-leak controversy.

Tinsel Talks Finance - June 15, 2026

Global markets are rallying on the back of the U.S.-Iran peace deal, oil prices are falling sharply, the VIX is retreating from elevated levels, gold is pausing its historic run, Bitcoin is climbing, and the SpaceX IPO aftermath continues to reshape conversations about valuation in the space sector. All eyes are now on Friday's formal signing ceremony and the markets' reaction to the details of the final agreement.

Tinsel Talks Finance - June 12, 2026

In this episode: The Dow surged more than 930 points. The S&P 500 gained roughly 1.4 percent, and the Nasdaq posted even stronger gains. Oracle's stock tumbled more than 11 percent SpaceX has confirmed it will seek 75 billion dollars in its initial public offering Goldman Sachs recently shifted its Fed rate-cut forecast significantly