US Daily Financial Risk AAR
June 18th, 2025
Day in Review
The day’s price action largely validated the pre‑FOMC “hold‑your‑fire” outlook, yet two flashpoints—an 11.5 m bbl crude draw and a surprise uptick in the VIX complex—nudged risk metrics beyond the expected band. Equity indices finished almost flat, Treasury benchmarks stayed within the forecast yield corridor, and energy prices held their c…
