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The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that demand for Euro-denominated international bonds and loans increased 40% in 2024, reaching levels not seen since the global financial crisis.
Euro-denominated bonds issued by US firms, known as "Reverse Yankees," surged to nearly $95 billion last year, compared to $60 billion in 2023, the ECB said in a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/other-publications/ire/html/index.en.html">recent report</a>. Firms seeking cheaper capital, driven by a growing interest rate disparity across the Atlantic, fueled the increase.
"There is evidence of a link between shifts in invoicing currency patterns in global trade and geopolitical alignments," ECB President Christine Lagarde said in the opening remarks of the report published on June 11. "New challenges to the euro's international role have also emerged, including initiatives promoting the global use of cryptocurrencies."
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25d8fa66-4a00-4316-ace1-277f6e3f4f55_920x495.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25d8fa66-4a00-4316-ace1-277f6e3f4f55_920x495.png" alt="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The latest snapshot of the international monetary system, Source: BIS, IMF, CLS Bank</figcaption></figure>
Despite this resilience in international finance, the euro has lost its longstanding position as the second-largest foreign reserve asset.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45900930/gold-surpasses-euro-to-become-second-largest-reserve-asset-still-far-behind-dollar-ecb-says" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Gold</a>, which surged in both price and official holdings in 2024, has replaced it. 
Central banks purchased more than 1,000 tons of gold, double the decade average, driving their share of global reserves to 20%, compared to the euro's 16%.
Gold's strong demand over the last three years reflects the growing global mistrust of fiat currencies. Ongoing geopolitical tensions have increased the risks of fiscal deficits and monetary debasement, given the plans such as Readiness 2030, which sees <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://commission.europa.eu/topics/defence/future-european-defence_en">€800 billion in defense spending</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ECB Policy Focuses on Cutting Rates, Growth</h2>
In response to Eurozone inflation at <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-euro-indicators/w/2-18062025-ap">just 1.9%</a>, the ECB has halved its benchmark rate over the past year, with its policy rate now standing at 2%. Services inflation has cooled from 4% to 3.2%, while goods inflation remains subdued at 0.6%.
"In our mission we have price stability but we also know that there cannot be price stability without financial stability," Lagarde said in a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgdgTa7P4Yk">recent interview</a> for CGTN. "So, we are very focused on monitoring the potential risks, the uncertainty that abounds around the European economy, to anticipate any further consequences and be able to respond. But at this point in time, we have stabilized prices at the level that we were expecting."
Still, with economic growth expectations downgraded and inflation projected to dip further in 2026, the ECB faces the risk of deflationary pressures re-emerging, an echo of the post-2010 euro crisis period.
Further appreciation of the euro could threaten exports and further reduce inflation, potentially prompting additional rate cuts. Meanwhile, the ECB has continued to push for deeper capital market integration and the rollout of a digital euro to bolster the currency's global standing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Swiss Franc's Safe Haven Strength Raises Policy Dilemma</h2>
The Swiss franc is once again proving to be Europe's haven. As geopolitical risks surge, particularly with the latest conflict between Israel and Iran, the franc's attractiveness has continued to grow. Yet, strengthening the currency comes with challenges.
In May, Switzerland returned to deflation for the first time since 2021, with consumer prices falling 0.1% year-over-year. Declines were widespread, from transport to household goods, pushing inflation back to the lower edge, or below, of the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) 0–2% stability target.
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With the franc appreciating, the SNB is under pressure to act. Its next monetary policy meeting on June 19 is expected to deliver another 25 basis point cut, taking the policy rate to zero.
By September, the rate could fall to -0.25% or even -0.75%, reintroducing the controversial era of <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/11/swiss-deflation-fuels-talks-of-negative-interest-rates-is-snb-ready">negative interest rates</a>. The SNB employed negative rates from 2015 to 2022.
Meanwhile, short-dated Swiss government bonds have entered the territory of negative yields. The two-year yield touched as low as -0.225% on June 3, and nearly a quarter of the outstanding Swiss government debt yields less than zero.
That development shows that the strength of the Swiss franc isn't a speculative play, but rather a movement by institutional tactical asset allocators who must manage large cash portfolios.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">British Pound Is At A Crossroads</h2>
The British pound has seen mixed fortunes in 2025. Once bolstered by high yields and demand for carry trades, sterling fell 1.7% on June 17 to $1.3427—its worst single-day performance in over a month.
The pound's slide followed a string of weak labor market data, including the <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/uk-employment-drops-most-since-2020-and-wage-growth-cools">sharpest drop in employment</a> in five years and slower-than-expected wage growth, according to data for May.
"The dovish repricing of BOE rate-cut expectations takes some of the shine off the pound," Lee Hardman, a senior currency analyst at MUFG, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/weak-uk-jobs-data-sends-down-pound-and-boosts-boe-rate-cut-bets">told</a> Bloomberg. He noted that the strengthening trend is "unlikely on its own to reverse the recent upward trend unless the BOE signals it is more willing to speed up rate cuts."
Bank of England interest rate plot (2016-Present), Source: Bank of England
The Bank of England (BOE), which has already cut rates four times to 4.25%, is facing mounting pressure to ease them further. Markets are fully pricing another rate cut in September and see a 90% chance of an additional move by December.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BOE's Rate Journey Remains Unclear</h2>
Yet the path ahead is far from clear. Inflation remains sticky, with April's annual CPI at 3.4%, well above the BOE's 2% target, and expected to rise to 3.7% before cooling in 2026. Thus, opinions diverge on the most optimal policy path.
Some, like BOE committee member Alan Taylor, want <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ft.com/content/e842038f-e4df-4e99-a5be-8b6f12312a12">deeper and faster cuts</a> amid deteriorating growth. Others, including economists at JP Morgan and Schroders, argue that inflationary risks from elevated wage and services costs warrant a more cautious approach.
Options markets reflect this uncertainty, with no apparent bias in the direction.
Nevertheless, the pound remains one of the highest-yielding G10 currencies and has benefited from a rebound in risk appetite. Unless the BOE signals a more aggressive pivot toward easing, or the inflation picture improves substantially, the pound may struggle to maintain its upward momentum.
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Wall Street&#8217;s aversion to the dollar has reached its highest in two decades. Bank of America&#8217;s June Global Fund Managers Survey indicates that 37% of investors are underweight on the U.S. dollar, the most bearish skew in two years. But this unusual unanimity is flashing something interesting for ETF investors: a contrarian opportunity.
Enter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">dollar-bullish ETFs</a>, namely, the Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USDU#NYSE">USDU</a>), and a family of currency-hedged equity ETFs such as iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEFA#BATS">HEFA</a>) and WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXJ#NYSE">DXJ</a>).
These are not merely tactical dollar-strength plays; they might also be the wiser alternative to betting on other world currencies in an era of policy pivots, trade shocks, and geopolitical hairpin turns.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45983526/trump-wants-an-end-not-a-ceasefire-for-the-israel-iran-war-what-that-means-for-etfs">Trump Wants &#8216;An End, Not a Ceasefire&#8217; For The Israel-Iran War: What That Means For ETFs</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Betting Against The Dollar Might Backfire</h2>
The U.S. Dollar Index, which UUP follows, has dropped around 12% since Donald Trump&#8216;s inauguration on Jan 20. Investors struggle with growing deficits, bewildering tariff messages, and a Fed that seems cornered. On paper, that seems like a good enough setup for wagering on other currencies.
But that is not really the case.
The issue? The alternatives are not exactly poster children for stability.
The eurozone is stuck with anemic growth, recalcitrant inflation, and political weakness from Brussels to Berlin.
The Japanese yen is anchored to ultra-loose monetary policy and a hawkish Fed–BoJ divergence.
The Chinese yuan continues to be politically managed and vulnerable to a shaky property market.
Emerging market currencies? Illiquid, volatile, and sharply responsive to risk-off shocks.
Short version: Sure, sentiment might be bearish on the dollar, but there&#8217;s no neat &#8220;long&#8221; substitute. And in FX, betting on currencies other than the dollar can rapidly go off the rails when global risk rises.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UUP, USDU: Tactical Bets With Past Tailwinds</h2>
Invesco&#8217;s UUP and WisdomTree&#8217;s USDU offer liquid, directional exposure to a dollar recovery.
UUP tracks the dollar against a basket of six developed-market currencies, with the euro weighing heavily in the mix.
USDU is a broader one, with a mix of emerging markets and more diversified FX. It is a more diversified bet, but dollar-positive nonetheless.
Both the funds are off this year, tracking the decline of the dollar, and that&#8217;s precisely what could make them attractive. In 2005, when sentiment had been equally bearish, the dollar rallied 14% over several months. That rebound caught a vast majority of short-dollar positions by surprise, and paid off for ETF investors who entered early.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For The Cautious: Hedge Your International Equity Exposure</h2>
If jumping headfirst into long-dollar ETFs seems reckless, investors can still be defensive through currency-hedged international ETFs such as HEFA (Europe, Australasia, Far East equities, currency-hedged), DXJ (Japan equities, JPY-hedged), and WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEDJ#NYSE">HEDJ</a>) (Eurozone exporters, euro-hedged).
These funds allow investors to hold international diversification without being clobbered if the dollar does rally.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Positioning Against The Herd</h2>
When most investors are scrambling to discover the next hard currency, the road of least resistance might be to remain humble in the dollar. For it is during a geopolitical environment characterized by tariff brinksmanship, Middle East turmoil, and election-year uncertainty that stability, no matter how flawed, can become a valuable asset.
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Zoetis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.01%. Currently, Zoetis has a market capitalization of $69.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ZTS: If an investor had bought $1000 of ZTS stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,123.56 today based on a price of $156.87 for ZTS at the time of writing.
<h3>Zoetis's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon&nbsp;Web Services <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip" rel="noreferrer noopener">could soon announce</a> an update to its Graviton4 chip, sparking a rivalry with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
The chip could include 600 gigabits per second of network bandwidth, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/aws-chips-nvidia-ai.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Wednesday. Benzinga has reached out to Amazon for its comment.
Hyperscalars like Amazon, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) migrated&nbsp;towards custom chips to curtail costs, tackle compatibility issues, and address supply crises.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/05/45702458/amazon-expands-global-data-centers-boosts-access-to-nvidia-ai-chips-for-cloud-customers" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Expands Global Data Centers, Boosts Access To Nvidia AI Chips For Cloud Customers</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Graviton4 Chip?</h2>
According to Amazon, its latest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/graviton4-aws-cloud-computing-chip" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud computing chip</a>, Graviton4, offers significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency. It&#8217;s the fourth generation of AWS&#8217;s custom-engineered data center chips, first introduced in 2018.
Graviton4, based on Arm-architecture, boasts four times the performance of Graviton1 and is even more energy-efficient than its predecessor, Graviton3. With 73 billion transistors, it&#8217;s being adopted by major customers like SAP and Epic Games for high-performance and reliable cloud experiences. This innovation, alongside other custom AWS chips like Trainium and Inferentia for AI, underscores Amazon&#8217;s leadership in cloud computing technology.
Amazon manufactures Graviton4 central processing unit at its Annapurna Labs in Austin, Texas.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Does Having A Custom Chip Matter?</h2>
Rami Sinno, director of engineering at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Annapurna Labs, cited strong demand for chips that outpaced the supply.
AWS Senior Director Gadi Hutt told CNBC about Amazon&#8217;s initiatives to provide an alternative to Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) costly graphics processing units.
Hutt told CNBC. that Anthropic&#8217;s Claude Opus 4 AI model launched on Trainium2 GPUs and Project Rainier. Trainium3 is coming up in 2025, he said.
AWS has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42309656/amazon-unleashes-powerful-ai-chip-clusters-to-supercharge-anthropics-models-while-challenging-nvidia-and-openais-dominance" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed $8 billion</a> to Anthropic. Also, Amazon chief&nbsp;Andy Jassy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45982631/amazon-ceo-says-generative-ai-will-reduce-total-corporate-workforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently highlighted the</a> company&#8217;s extensive leveraging of&nbsp;Generative AI&nbsp;to drive value.
Jassy highlighted Generative AI&#8217;s crucial role within AWS for developers and optimizing internal functions such as fulfillment and customer service. He also pointed to developing AI agents to automate tasks and accelerate innovation.
As Amazon commits huge spending and Capex to AI, it is imperative that it design its own chips based on custom needs rather than relying on NVIDIA.
Jassy stated that this AI-driven transformation might reduce the corporate workforce in the coming years.
Price Action: AMZN stock is up 0.92% at $216.80 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Shares of Circle Internet Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) are trading higher by 15.5% to $172.29 Wednesday morning. The move higher appears directly linked to the U.S. Senate&#8217;s passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill poised to establish clear regulations for the stablecoin industry.
What To Know: Circle operates as a stablecoin issuer, a business model at the very heart of the new legislation. According to the text of the act, companies in this sector <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45995223/genius-stablecoin-bill-clears-senate-but-trumps-crypto-profits-loom-over-momentum">issue digital tokens</a> that must be backed by highly liquid assets, such as U.S. dollars or short-term Treasury bills. 
The law also mandates that these issuers must publicly disclose the composition of their reserves on a monthly basis, a move intended to bring transparency and stability to the burgeoning market.
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The passage of the GENIUS Act is being hailed as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45995223/genius-stablecoin-bill-clears-senate-but-trumps-crypto-profits-loom-over-momentum">watershed moment</a> that provides long-awaited regulatory clarity. Industry leaders project this clarity will unlock trillions in institutional capital, with one expert predicting the stablecoin market could grow to $400 billion by the end of 2025 and $3.5 trillion by 2030. 
This new federal framework is expected to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins for uses like cross-border payments and 24/7 settlements, placing companies like Circle at the forefront of a major financial transformation.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy CRCL Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Circle Internet Group &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Circle Internet Group, which is trading at $172.29 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.58 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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RBC Capital analyst Christopher Dendrinos downgrades Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $12 to $5.

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Just hours before the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting, President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell while sidestepping direct confirmation of a potential U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">military strike on Iran.</a>
What Happened: Speaking outside the White House on Wednesday, Trump renewed his call for sharply lower interest rates. He argues that the U.S. should be "two to two and a half points lower" given what he described as a low-inflation environment.
"We have almost no inflation. We have only success. I&#8217;d like to see interest rates get down now," Trump said, blaming Powell for the high cost of refinancing U.S. debt. 
He claimed that just a one-point reduction would deliver meaningful relief on refinancing federal debt, while a two-point cut would save even more over long-term maturities.
"We'd be saving $700 billion, $800 billion—trillions over time,&#8221; he says.
Trump describes Powell as someone who "refuses to lower the Fed" and "is not a smart person." Trump went further, accusing Powell of personal bias, saying, "I think he hates me.&#8221;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What About Europe? </h3>
Trump also pointed to Europe's more aggressive monetary easing in 2025.
"Europe had 10 cuts. We had none," he said, adding that some countries with lower rates "can't carry our suitcase."
The remarks come as markets expect the Fed to hold its benchmark rate steady in the 4.25%-4.50% range for the fourth straight meeting, while the updated dot plot may show fewer cuts than traders had previously hoped.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Iran Rejects Trump&#8217;s Demands</h3>
When Trump reiterated his demand for an "unconditional surrender," calling Iran "schoolyard bullies" with long-standing hostile intentions, it did nothing to sway Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/americas/israel-iran-air-war-enters-sixth-day-trump-calls-irans-unconditional-surrender-2025-06-17/">to</a> Reuters, Khamenei rejected Trump&#8217;s demand for &#8220;unconditional surrender&#8221; on Wednesday.
The rejection comes after Trump was pressed on U.S. military intentions following a Situation Room meeting on Tuesday. Trump refused to confirm any immediate plans to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
&#8220;Nobody knows what I&#8217;m going to do,&#8221; Trump said.
Regarding hopes of a new round of negotiations, Trump stated that &#8220;nothing is too late.&#8221;
He added, cryptically, "Next week is going to be very big. Maybe less than a week."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Signal De-Escalation For Now</h3>
U.S. markets responded positively to the lack of definitive military escalation. 
The Nasdaq 100 — as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) — rallied by 0.7% to 21,850 at last check Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6% to 6,025.
The gains came as investors priced in a reduced likelihood of imminent U.S. military action in Iran, and speculated about possible diplomatic openings.
In commodities, gold pulled back, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $72 per barrel, down more than 2% from the previous day's high. The U.S. dollar also dipped slightly as global risk sentiment improved.
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Shares of Circle Internet Group are trading higher. The move higher appears linked to the US Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill poised to establish clear regulations for the stablecoin industry.

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Piper Sandler analyst Adam Maeder maintains Sight Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGHT#NASDAQ">SGHT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $3.5 to $4.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Sight Sciences, Raises Price Target to $4

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Prudent Investors Waiting For Dot Plot</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/stock-market-chart-analysis-fed-rate-decision-dot-plot-spy-mc-06182025">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows the stock market has consolidated below zone 1 (resistance).</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows the stock market is neither overbought nor oversold.</li>
<li>The momo crowd continues to aggressively buy stocks on their conviction that the stock market is about to break above zone 1.</li>
<li>In President Trump's latest gambit, he demanded "unconditional surrender" from Iran.&nbsp; Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump's demand saying "imposed war" is not acceptable, nor is "peace" and that there will be "serious irreparable consequences" if the U.S. strikes Iran. 
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<li>From President Trump's posts, it appears that he is moving towards a U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.</li>
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<li>In our analysis, if the U.S. strikes Iran and the Iranian regime does not surrender and does not collapse, the Iranian regime could block the Strait of Hormuz, strike U.S. bases, and take the entire region down with them.  Such a scenario increases significant risk for investors.  For this reason, it is important for prudent investors to pay attention to the our Protection Band.</li>
<li>In our analysis, if historical precedence holds true, the momo crowd will initially aggressively buy stocks if the U.S. strikes Fordow with bunker busting bombs to destroy uranium enrichment facilities.</li>
<li>We are not military experts but here is an important piece of information from military experts that the media is not talking about.  Prudent investors should be aware that the most potent American bomb GBU-57 is designed to penetrate 200 feet into the mountain and then explode &#8211; the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow is believed to be 300 feet below the mountain.   Even if a GBU-57 bomb does not reach the facility, it may destroy access to the facility and associated infrastructure such as HVAC.  There is speculation that Iranians designed the facility to survive this scenario. Prudent investors should note that it appears the probability of success is not 100%.  There is increased risk to investors if the U.S. strikes and is not successful.</li>
<li>The Fed will announce its interest rate decision today at 2pm ET, followed by Fed Chair Powell's press conference at 2:30pm ET. 
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<li>The consensus is the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged.</li>
<li>The momo crowd's historical pattern is to buy stocks before the Fed decision on hopium that the Fed will cut interest rates.&nbsp; Today is shaping up to be no different &#8211; the momo crowd is buying stocks ahead of the Fed</li>
<li>In contrast to the momo crowd, prudent investors are waiting for the dot plot.&nbsp; The dot plot will give clues for future rate cuts.&nbsp; The last dot plot from March implied two rate cuts in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Initial jobless claims came at 245K vs. 253K consensus.&nbsp; This removes the fear of a quick drop in the employment picture.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Housing Starts</h4>
The data shows that the housing market is weakening.&nbsp; Here are the details:
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<li>Housing starts came at 1.256M vs. 1.356M consensus.</li>
<li>Building permits came at 1.393M vs. 1.411M consensus.</li>
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The foregoing data is in accordance with the conference call from Lennar Corp Class A (LEN) earnings.  Lennar is a major home builder. Upon release of Lennar earnings, the momo crowd aggressively bought LEN stock, running it up to $114.21.  Smart money sold the rally on lower guidance.  LEN stock fell and closed at $104.61. 
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc (AAPL), Meta Platforms Inc (META), NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), and Tesla Inc (TSLA).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (GLD).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (SLV).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is range bound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Arora Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.  Our proprietary Protection Band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower after the company announced an exercise of warrants for $2.67 million in gross proceeds.

Guggenheim analyst Debjit Chattopadhyay reiterates Dyne Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DYN#NASDAQ">DYN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $50 price target.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintains Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $188 to $215.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Jabil, Raises Price Target to $215

In a private transaction dated June 13, 2025, Mr. Lee purchased 92,100 shares of common stock of Full House Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") directly and 184,200 shares of the Company's common stock indirectly through a subtrust for the benefit of Mr. Lee's children, both at a purchase price of $4.75 per share, and obtained a call option to purchase 184,200 additional shares of the Company's common stock at that same price. The call option expires on June 13, 2026. Seller also has the right to cause Mr. Lee to purchase the additional shares at that same price beginning on June 13, 2026 and for a period of ten business days thereafter. In addition, if the closing price of the Company's common stock as reported by NASDAQ is at a price per share of $4.75 or greater on any day prior to June 13, 2026, then Seller also has the right to cause Mr. Lee to purchase such additional shares for $4.75 per share on the next business day.

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Full House Resorts CEO Daniel R Lee Acquires 276,300 Shares At $4.75 Each, Secures Call Option For Additional 184,200 Shares In Private Transaction Dated June 13, 2025

Wells Fargo &amp; Co (WFC) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning following reports that top U.S. regulators are planning to ease capital requirements for the nation&#8217;s largest banks.
What To Know: Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-18/us-plans-to-ease-capital-rule-limiting-banks-treasury-trades?embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> that the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC are considering a proposal to lower the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR). This rule mandates how much capital large banks must hold against their assets. 
According to Bloomberg, the plan would reduce the required capital buffer, potentially freeing up significant funds on bank balance sheets. The proposed change, which Bloomberg notes could be discussed as early as June 25, is seen as a significant win for the banking industry.
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Investors are reacting positively to the news, as reduced capital constraints could enhance bank profitability and could lead to increased shareholder returns through dividends and stock buybacks. 
The move is also intended to improve liquidity in the U.S. Treasury market by making it easier for banks like Wells Fargo to act as intermediaries.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, WFC shares are trading higher by 2.11% to $74.03 early Tuesday. Wells Fargo&#8217;s 52-week high is $81.50 while its 52-week low is $50.15. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45995637/houston-american-energy-stock-is-sinking-wednesday-heres-why">Houston American Energy Stock Is Sinking Wednesday: Here&#8217;s Why</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy WFC Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Wells Fargo &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Wells Fargo, which is trading at $74.03 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 1.35 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel reiterates Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>) with a Buy and maintains $36 price target.

Guggenheim Reiterates Buy on Life Time Group Hldgs, Maintains $36 Price Target

KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.69% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.11%. Currently, KLA has a market capitalization of $118.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In KLAC: If an investor had bought $100 of KLAC stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,967.90 today based on a price of $888.31 for KLAC at the time of writing.
<h3>KLA's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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