Markets Dip Amid Rate and Geopolitical Fears | Dublin News

Global markets plunged Wednesday as investors braced for Fed rate hikes and Middle East tensions, sending European indexes and Wall Street futures lower. Tech stocks retreated, healthcare and energy felt pressure, while Dublin’s ISEQ dipped slightly—though Kerry Group rose. London’s FTSE 100 fell, but mid-caps climbed, amid a stalled takeover. New York’s Nasdaq tumbled on inflation fears and merger fallout, while one stock surged on regulatory wins. With both Fed and ECB rate hikes looming, inflation remains stubborn, keeping traders on edge as the second half of the year kicks off cautiously. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c51585f0cc766879