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As of the morning of June 18, 2026 (U.S. ET), U.S. stock futures are stabilizing after a sharp sell‑off on Wednesday, June 17, when the Federal Reserve held rates steady but surprised markets by projecting a possible rate hike later in 2026. That pushed major U.S. equity indexes lower and sent bond yields and the U.S. dollar higher, pressuring growth and tech names in particular.
Wednesday’s Fed projections showed roughly half of policymakers now expect at least one rate increase this year, reversing earlier expectations for cuts. Equity markets reacted with broad weakness, led by high‑multiple technology and other recent leaders, while more defensive sectors held up better.(apnews.com)
Despite the sell‑off, today’s early commentary suggests a more mixed tone: futures point to a modest rebound or stabilization as investors reassess whether the Fed will actually follow through on its projected hike, and whether inflation will justify tighter policy.(au.investing.com)
The rate‑scare driven volatility is occurring against a backdrop of an extended rally in U.S. semiconductors and AI‑linked shares through early June; some of Wednesday’s weakness is being seen as profit‑taking in these areas after strong year‑to‑date gains.(invesco.com)
| Date | Ticker | Company Name | Offer Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | CAES | Cantor Equity Partners VII, Inc. | $250,000,000 |
| Jun 16 | YICCU | Yorkville International Capital Corp. | $200,000,000 |
| Jun 12 | SPCX | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $74,999,999,925 |
| Date | Ticker | Company Name | Offer Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | DPC | DPC Holdings Ltd | $858,666,624 |