Global Stocks Go Wild as Nikkei Hits 71k After US-Iran Deal

Hey there! On June 18, 2026, global stocks were, like, totally on fire! Japan's Nikkei 225 index hit a jaw-dropping 71,053.49 after the US and Iran decided to play nice and drop oil prices below $80. But wait, the Fed's keeping rates steady, and Trump’s all smiles while Iran’s like, ‘Not so fast, buddy!’ And the yen? Yeah, it’s feeling a bit weak, like me after a long day of acting!