Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Friday as U.S.-Iran tensions persisted over the control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude prices remained elevated above $105 a barrel, fueling worries about inflation, interest rates and economic growth.
Chipmaker Intel's strong earnings results and U.S. President Trump's announcement of an extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire by three weeks provided only modest support for markets.
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June 19, 2026 16:46 ET Major central banks continued to dominate the economic news flow this week too, led by the Federal Reserve, as they announced their latest policy decisions. The Federal Reserve policy session was in focus as it was the first to be led by the new chief Kevin Warsh. In Europe, central banks of the U.K. and Switzerland announced their rate decisions. In Asia, the Bank of Japan drew attention for its policy moves, while data out of China threw some light on the state of the economy.