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Events
169 eventsMain 7 OPEC+ countries maintain month 11 production targets
The main 7 OPEC+ countries decided to maintain month 11 oil-production targets at 2026/9 levels.
End and withdrawal of the international counter-ISIS mission in Iraq
The international counter-ISIS coalition mission in Iraq ended and its forces withdrew, transitioning toward Iraqi-led security cooperation.
Iran announces receipt of US response to ceasefire proposal
Iran stated that it had received a US response to a ceasefire-related proposal, while indirect negotiations continued. This event does not mean a ceasefire was concluded.
United States adds sanctions on Iran military-procurement networks
The US Treasury imposed additional sanctions on 10 individuals and entities it assessed as involved in Iran’s weapons and component procurement.
Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25%
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate from 1.00% to 1.25%.
US Federal Reserve raises rates to 3.75–4.00%
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate target range by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75–4.00%.
ECB decides on a further 0.25 percentage-point rate increase
The ECB decided to raise each key policy rate by a further 0.25 percentage points.
Apple CEO transition: John Ternus takes office
John Ternus became Apple’s chief executive and Tim Cook transitioned to board chairman.
Bank of Korea raises base rate further to 3.00%
The Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 2.75% to 3.00%.
US Treasury launches economic-sanctions campaign against Iran
The US Treasury launched Operation Economic Outcast, an economic-pressure campaign against Iran.
Bank of Korea raises base rate to 2.75%
The Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 0.25 percentage points, from 2.50% to 2.75%.
United States reinstates naval blockade of Iranian ports
The United States reinstated the naval blockade of Iranian ports on 7/14.
SK hynix ADR Nasdaq listing and trading start
SK hynix listed ADRs on the US Nasdaq and began trading.
United States launches extensive airstrikes on Iran
On 7/7, the United States conducted extensive airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran.
United States resumes attacks on Iran after memorandum
After signing the memorandum, the United States resumed attacks on Iran on 6/26.
United States and Iran sign memorandum on ending war and further negotiations
The US and Iranian leaders signed a memorandum to end the war and pursue subsequent negotiations.
SpaceX IPO and Nasdaq trading debut
SpaceX shares began trading on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX on 6/12.
ECB decides on a 0.25 percentage-point rate increase
The ECB decided to raise each of its three key policy rates by 0.25 percentage points.
South Korea nationwide local elections
South Korea held simultaneous nationwide local elections and parliamentary by-elections.
US–China summit in Beijing
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing on 5/14.