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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Saturday Ed.
Updated 11:45 UTC
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Markets Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire Speculation as Brent Crude Drops Below $100 and Israeli Shekel Hits 33-Year High

Global markets surged Wednesday as reports of a potential US-Iran ceasefire pushed Brent crude below $100 a barrel for the first time in weeks, while the Israeli shekel climbed to its strongest level against the dollar in 33 years — a combined signal that investors are pricing in a meaningful reduction of Middle Eastern geopolitical risk.

By Monexus Staff Writer·middle-east·1-minute read·6 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗
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