Market Pulse: 4-Hour Forex & Crypto News

Alphabet Replaces Verizon in Dow, MSCI Warns Indonesia, Strong Earnings from FedEx & KB Home

24 Jun 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 (UTC)

1. Alphabet is set to replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while Honeywell will join the S&P 500/100, signaling significant investment shifts.
2. MSCI has warned Indonesia about a potential reclassification from an emerging to a frontier market if sufficient progress is not evident by November 2026.
3. FedEx and KB Home reported quarterly earnings that surpassed market estimates, indicating robust company performance.
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Fed Rate Hike Probability, Oil Prices Down, Walmart Acquires Vibe.co

23 Jun 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)

1. The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in July currently stands at 65.8%.
2. Brent and U.S. crude oil futures settled down approximately 1.05% and 0.88%, respectively.
3. Walmart is acquiring French advertising-technology firm Vibe.co for $1.4 billion.
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Market Volatility, Tech Sector Pressure, & Bitcoin's Institutional Endorsement

23 Jun 2026, 12:00 - 16:00 (UTC)

1. U.S. stock markets show volatility with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq weakening, while the Dow Jones briefly turned positive, indicating shifting market sentiment.
2. The technology sector faces significant pressure, marked by a decline in NVIDIA's stock price and the semiconductor index hitting a near one-week low.
3. BlackRock reiterated Bitcoin's role as a complementary portfolio asset that can enhance risk-adjusted returns, boosting the legitimacy of digital assets.
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Global Market Downturn, AMC Plunges, Euro & Metals Fall

23 Jun 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)

1. Global market sentiment weakened as US index futures, semiconductor stocks, and Hong Kong AI concept stocks plunged due to Federal Reserve hike fears.
2. AMC Entertainment shares dropped 17% in premarket after announcing a $200 million stock offering, triggering dilution concerns.
3. The Euro fell to its lowest level since June 2025, alongside a sharp decline in spot gold and silver prices reaching new lows.
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Global Market Plunge: Equities, Precious Metals, and Crypto Witness Sharp Declines

23 Jun 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)

1. Global stock markets, including those in Asia and US/European futures, experienced significant drops, especially in the semiconductor sector.
2. Key commodity prices such as gold (below $1,820), silver, platinum, palladium, and crude oil all saw sharp declines.
3. The crypto market was hit hard with Bitcoin falling below $63,000 and Ethereum plummeting below $1,700.
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Global Markets Wobble, KOSPI Plunges, Robinhood Raises Capital

23 Jun 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)

1. The South Korean KOSPI index plummeted by 5% intraday, triggering a circuit breaker and leading to significant drops in major tech stocks like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.
2. US stock futures declined, with S&P 500 futures dropping by 0.5% and Nasdaq futures falling by 1.0%, indicating negative sentiment.
3. Robinhood Markets announced a $2.0 billion private offering of convertible senior notes due 2029 and plans to use approximately $290 million for share repurchases.
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Fed's Goolsbee Warns on Inflation, Pfizer Trial Fails, IBM Soars on AI Partnership

23 Jun 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 (UTC)

1. Fed official Goolsbee stated that inflation is still well above target and moving the wrong way, with services inflation being a bit disturbing.
2. Pfizer shares fell 1% after a Phase 3 study for Sigvotatug Vedotin failed to show an improvement in overall survival.
3. IBM shares rose 2% following an announcement of collaboration with OpenAI for an AI offering in enterprise cyber defense.
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Iran Asset Release, Oil Decline Amidst SPR Draw, Geopolitical Tensions

22 Jun 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)

1. Iran's top negotiator finalized the signing for the release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets in Switzerland, indicating progress in talks.
2. Brent and WTI crude oil futures settled significantly lower, even as the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell to its lowest level since 1983.
3. President Trump expressed confidence that Iran will agree to major weapons-grade nuclear verification to ensure long-term "nuclear credibility."
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SpaceX Plunge, Micron Surge, Crypto Rebound

22 Jun 2026, 12:00 - 16:00 (UTC)

1. SpaceX shares plunged over 10% following a $6.3 billion AI computing deal, dragging down other US space sector stocks.
2. Micron Technology surged more than 5% on news of a strategic memory and storage supply agreement with Anthropic.
3. The crypto market showed recovery with Bitcoin surpassing $65,000, leading to gains in crypto-related stocks.
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AbbVie Acquires Apogee, Oil Prices Drop on Iran Talks, Robinhood Faces Dilution Fears

22 Jun 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)

1. AbbVie announced the acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, deepening their immunology portfolio.
2. Oil prices extended losses after US Vice President Vance stated the Strait of Hormuz is open and Iran talks showed significant progress.
3. Robinhood shares declined following the announcement of a $2 billion convertible offering, raising dilution concerns for investors.
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Nikkei Hits Record Highs, FedWatch Signals Rate Stability, Copper Prices Set to Climb

22 Jun 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)

1. CME's FedWatch Tool indicates a 61.5% probability of the Fed maintaining current interest rates unchanged at the July meeting.
2. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closed at a new all-time high, up 1.55%, while South Korea's KOSPI Index also saw gains.
3. JPMorgan remains bullish on copper, forecasting prices to continue pushing towards $15,000/MT in the coming quarters.
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Oil Prices Plunge on US-Iran Deal Hopes, SK Hynix Surges, China Imposes New Sanctions

22 Jun 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)

1. Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell significantly following Qatar and Pakistan's announcement of a roadmap towards a US-Iran deal within 60 days, potentially lifting oil sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
2. SK Hynix briefly surpassed Samsung Electronics in market capitalization, with its stock surging 6% while Samsung dropped 2.54%, indicating a significant shift in the South Korean tech market.
3. China's Finance Ministry announced procurement measures against 46 US companies and prohibited the export of dual-use items to 10 entities, escalating trade tensions.
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