International Markets Rise as Oil Prices Ease and Rate Outlook Remains Steady

Global markets saw gains driven by easing oil prices and stable interest rate expectations. The FTSE 100 rose slightly, while the Nikkei 225 climbed significantly following an expected Bank of Japan rate hike.

By Howard Smith, The Motley Fool Thu, June 18, 2026 at 12:42 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 17, 2026, 21:42 UTC

International Markets Rise as Oil Prices Ease and Rate Outlook Remains Steady

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