Your Weekly Update for Monday, June 15, 2026.
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Summary
Markets were UP last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was UP 0.66% to 51,202.26 while the S&P500 ended UP 0.65% to 7,431.46. The Nasdaq Composite ROSE 0.70% to 25,888.84. The annual yield on the 30-year Treasury FELL 2.4 basis point(s) to 4.946%.
Last Week
Stocks ended a choppy, busy week on a higher note
The stock market ended a bumpy week on a higher note, with falling oil prices contributing to broad market gains that helped the S&P 500 (+0.5%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.3%), and DJIA (+0.7%) finish higher for the week.
Today’s session included arguably the most anticipated market event of the week: the SpaceX (SPCX 160.95, +25.95, +19.22%) IPO. The stock got off to a solid start, with the 555.56 million share offering pricing at $135, opening at $150 for an 11% opening premium, and then pushing higher to trade roughly 20% above the IPO price.
There was some volatility across other mega-cap stocks following the debut of SpaceX, with some analysts positing that investors may be taking profits across the group as a source of funds for SpaceX’s debut. However, it is also worth noting that the group is coming off a solid gain in yesterday’s session.
Amazon (AMZN 238.55, -2.96, -1.23%) was a laggard, though Tesla (TSLA 406.43, +7.28, +1.82%) reversed an earlier loss, which helped the consumer discretionary sector (flat) reclaim its flatline late in the session. The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (+0.2%) finished little changed.
The information technology sector also faced some volatility across its largest components, but was supported by another solid showing from its semiconductor components today. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 511.57, +23.12, +4.73%) was a chipmaker standout after Citigroup upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral with a $575 target.
The PHLX Semiconductor Index added 1.5% to what was already a solid week.
Elsewhere in the sector, Adobe (ADBE 204.02, -14.78, -6.76%) lagged after topping earnings expectations as the strategic pivot toward freemium user acquisition and AI engagement, along with a CFO departure, weighed on the stock.
Meanwhile, stocks benefitted from another strong showing across the broader market as oil prices retreated again today. Crude oil futures settled today’s session $2.93 lower (-3.3%) at $84.88 per barrel amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a peace agreement that could come into effect by next week.
Similar to yesterday’s action, the materials sector (+1.8%) finished with the widest gain today, with chemical names Mosaic (MOS 22.69, +1.60, +7.59%) and Albemarle (ALB 170.42, +11.36, +7.14%) finishing as the top-performing S&P 500 names.
The financials (+1.4%), utilities (+1.1%), and real estate (+1.0%) continued this week’s broadening out trend with solid gains, and only the health care sector (-0.2%) finished lower.
Outside of the S&P 500, the Russell 2000 (+0.8%) and S&P Mid Cap 400 (+0.7%) also notched solid gains.
Overall, the week ended on an encouraging note, with strength extending well beyond the technology sector as falling oil prices and easing geopolitical concerns supported risk appetite. The combination of a successful SpaceX debut, continued semiconductor leadership, and improving participation across cyclical sectors suggests investors remain willing to look through near-term volatility, particularly if developments on the U.S.-Iran front continue to move in a constructive direction.
U.S. Treasuries ended the week on a modestly lower note with the long bond dipping from its June high, though the complex remained in positive territory for the week. The 2-year note yield settled up two basis points to 4.09% (-7 basis points this week), and the 10-year note yield settled up two basis points to 4.49% (-5 basis points this week).
- Russell 2000: +18.6% YTD
- S&P Mid Cap 400: +14.9% YTD
- Nasdaq Composite: +11.4% YTD
- S&P 500: +8.6% YTD
- DJIA: +6.5% YTD
Reviewing Friday’s data: June University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment – Prelim 48.9 (Briefing.com consensus 46.2); Prior 44.8. The key takeaway from the report is that the improved readings revolved around the early-month easing in gasoline prices, which was a relief factor felt by consumers across age, education, and political party. Still, there were reported concerns about higher inflation remaining stubborn.
This Week
S&P futures vs fair value: +104.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +662.00.
Equity futures point to a sharply higher opening this morning after President Trump announced on Sunday that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has been reached. President Trump added that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened while the U.S. naval blockade of Iran will be lifted. The U.S. and Iran are set to sign the agreement this Friday in Switzerland.
Crude oil is currently down $4.55 (-5.4%) to $80.33 per barrel. Oil prices fell during the back half of last week amid optimism of a potential peace agreement, which helped the major averages overcome earlier choppiness and finish with modest gains.
Semiconductor stocks had another great showing last week, though there was considerable volatility across the market’s largest tech and magnificent seven names. Mega-cap tech stocks are poised for a strong start, including the market’s newest mega-cap name, SpaceX (SPCX 170.00, +9.05, +5.6%), which enters its second day of trading today.
Corporate news flow is on the lighter side, with geopolitical developments driving the early enthusiasm and earnings winding down. This week will also be relatively light on the economic data front, with the May Industrial Production (Briefing.com consensus 0.2%) and Capacity Utilization (Briefing.com consensus 76.2%) the most notable releases on today’s calendar.
In corporate news:
- Fox (FOX24, -8.81, -13.4%) will acquire Roku for $160.00 per share in a combination of cash and FOX Class A common stock, valuing Roku at approximately $22 billion in enterprise value (ROKU halted)
- The Justice Department has approved the Paramount Skydance (PSKY85, +0.38, +3.6%) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD27.16, +0.18, +0.7%) merger, according to Deadline.
- SpaceX (SPCX00, +9.05, +5.6%) CEO Elon Musk said the company could generate $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, according to Reuters.
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region had a solid start to the week with Japan’s Nikkei (+5.0%) reaching a fresh record while South Korea’s Kospi (+5.2%) finished just shy of a new record of its own. Japan’s Nikkei: +5.0%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng: +0.5%, China’s Shanghai Composite: +1.6%, India’s Sensex: +1.0%, South Korea’s Kospi: +5.2%, Australia’s ASX All Ordinaries: +1.4%.
In news:
- China Securities Journalreported that the Chinese government will accelerate IPOs for technology companies.
- Japanese debt advanced, sending Japan’s 10-yr yield back to its 50-day moving average (2.545%) even though the market expects the Bank of Japan to announce a 25-basis point rate hike overnight.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia will also meet, but a rate change is not expected.
- NZIER lowered its forecast for New Zealand’s 2026 growth to 0.6% from 0.8% while the outlook for 2027 was lowered to 1.6% from 3.0%.
In economic data:
- Japan’s April Tertiary Industry Activity -10.6 (last 16.0)
- South Korea’s May trade surplus $27.04 bln (expected surplus of $26.95 bln; last surplus of $23.76 bln). May Imports 20.7% yr/yr (expected 20.8%; last 16.7%) and Exports 53.4% (expected 53.2%; last 48.0%)
- India’s May WPI Inflation 9.68% yr/yr (expected 9.10%; last 8.26%). May trade deficit $28.21 bln (last deficit of $28.38 bln)
- New Zealand’s May Electronic Card Sales Retail Sales 1.7% m/m (last -1.2%); 3.3% yr/yr (last 2.0%)
- Singapore’s Q1 Unemployment Rate 2.0% (expected 2.1%; last 2.0%)
Major European indices are off to a higher start to the week amid optimism surrounding the signing of a U.S.-Iran peace deal in Switzerland, which is being planned for Friday. STOXX Europe 600: +0.7%, Germany’s DAX: +1.4%, U.K.’s FTSE 100: +0.1%, France’s CAC 40: +1.2%, Italy’s FTSE MIB: +1.0%, Spain’s IBEX 35: +1.6%.
In news:
- The market has curtailed its rate hike expectations for the U.K., now pricing in just one rate hike before the end of the year.
- The U.K. will hold another by-election on Thursday, which could trigger a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Starmer.
- President Trump said that France has to rescind its tech sales tax or face a 100% tariff on wine imports to the U.S.
In economic data:
- Eurozone’s April Industrial Production 0.1% m/m (expected 0.2%; last 0.4%); 0.3% yr/yr (last -2.8%)
- Germany’s May WPI -0.6% m/m (expected 0.8%; last 2.0%); 5.9% yr/yr (last 6.3%)
- Italy’s April trade surplus EUR4.293 bln (expected surplus of EUR5.190 bln; last surplus of EUR4.709 bln)
- Swiss May PPI -0.4% m/m (expected 0.4%; last 0.8%); -1.8% yr/yr (last -2.0%). May SECO Consumer Climate -38, as expected (last -40)
Mortgage Rates
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high. Importantly, we’re seeing homebuyers look past the short-term rate fluctuations and actively enter the market, signaling renewed confidence in homeownership opportunities.”
The 30-year FRM averaged 6.52% as of June 11, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.48%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.84%.
The 15-year FRM averaged 5.84%, up from last week when it averaged 5.79%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.97%.
Selected Cryptocurrencies
| Symbol | Name | Price | 24h % | 7d % | Market Cap | Volume(24h) |
| BTC | Bitcoin | $66,135.32 | 2.43% | 3.99% | $1,325,551,417,400 | $27,593,423,353 |
| ETH | Ethereum | $1,759.20 | 5.03% | 4.20% | $212,307,854,477 | $11,989,307,254 |
| BNB | BNB | $621.46 | 1.56% | 3.31% | $83,762,722,112 | $1,166,818,853 |
| XRP | XRP | $1.22 | 6.86% | 5.31% | $75,827,951,044 | $1,708,709,511 |
| SOL | Solana | $72.42 | 6.38% | 8.45% | $42,000,485,027 | $1,994,050,296 |
| TRX | TRON | $0.32 | 0.78% | -1.96% | $30,380,976,284 | $466,995,069 |
| HYPE | Hyperliquid | $67.95 | 12.10% | 9.56% | $17,224,267,170 | $824,659,686 |
| DOGE | Dogecoin | $0.09 | 2.93% | 3.98% | $13,864,662,889 | $708,352,788 |
| LEO | UNUS SED LEO | $9.80 | 0.65% | 2.66% | $9,021,947,492 | $595,100 |
| ZEC | Zcash | $534.59 | 26.35% | 22.95% | $8,931,916,505 | $896,726,032 |
| ADA | Cardano | $0.18 | 8.73% | 10.53% | $6,721,373,328 | $540,346,118 |
| XLM | Stellar | $0.19 | 5.89% | -3.74% | $6,581,168,232 | $196,294,207 |
| XMR | Monero | $345.11 | 2.14% | 9.24% | $6,476,155,954 | $125,008,486 |
| CC | Canton | $0.17 | 3.73% | 5.43% | $6,404,287,653 | $13,907,288 |
| LINK | Chainlink | $8.42 | 6.31% | 5.56% | $6,124,623,103 | $247,077,453 |
| DAI | Dai | $1.00 | -0.01% | 0.01% | $5,363,100,731 | $47,242,677 |
| TON | Toncoin | $1.78 | 3.75% | 3.08% | $4,792,002,696 | $146,681,754 |
| USDe | Ethena USDe | $1.00 | -0.01% | 0.00% | $4,489,189,821 | $72,834,593 |
Data as of 4:30 AM PDT, Monday, June 15, 2026. Source: https://coinmarketcap.com
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Sources: Bill Roller, BR Capital, Inc. dba Beacon Rock Wealth Advisors American Association for Individual Investors (AAII), Associated Press, Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, Briefing.com, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, FactSet, Financial Times, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Asset Management, MarketfieldAsset Management, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, Morningstar, Northern Trust, Oppenheimer Funds, PIMCO, Standard & Poor’s, StockCharts.com, The Conference Board, Thomson Reuters, T. Rowe Price, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Federal Reserve, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post. Index performance is shown as total return, which includes dividends, with the exception of MSCI-EM, which is quoted as price return/excluding dividends. Performance for the MSCI-EAFE and MSCI-EM indexes is quoted in U.S. Dollar investor terms.
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Notes key: (+) positive/encouraging development, (0) neutral/inconclusive/no net effect, (-) negative/discouraging development.