According to BlockBeats, on June 29th, several major Wall Street banks lowered their forecasts for the euro against the US dollar. JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and BNY Mellon all predict that the euro will fall by more than 3% to around 1.10 over the next year. The euro has already fallen to a one-year low this month, a stark contrast to its five-year high of over 1.20 at the beginning of the year.

Policy divergence is the core driving factor. New Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh has adopted a hawkish stance against inflation, leading the market to re-bet on a rate hike this year; European Central Bank President Lagarde, on the other hand, has stated that there is no need for aggressive policy responses to the Middle East conflict, indicating a relatively moderate approach. The Iran war has pushed up oil prices and strengthened demand for the US dollar, further weakening support for the euro. Options market signals have weakened simultaneously, with the one-year risk reversal indicator falling to its most bearish level since March 2025.

Societe Generale's chief foreign exchange strategist bluntly stated that "the euro's upward trend is basically over," comparing the current energy shock to the severe damage to the European economy following the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. While Bank of America lowered its year-end forecast from 1.20 to 1.15, it maintained a "neutral" assessment, making it one of the few relatively moderate voices.

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According to BlockBeats, on June 29, the United States struck Iranian military targets again over the weekend, while Iran retaliated by attacking ships near the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain, briefly suspending ceasefire negotiations between the two countries. However, both sides subsequently agreed to cease hostilities again and continue technical negotiations related to the ceasefire memorandum (MOU).

Affected by the situation, international oil prices rose slightly, with Brent crude and WTI crude rising to approximately $72.31 and $69.82 respectively. However, the overall reaction of global financial markets was limited, and investors gradually shifted their focus to the recovery of the technology sector.

The demand for AI computing power is driving a continued shortage of memory chips. Large tech companies like Apple and Microsoft can absorb costs by raising prices, while some small and medium-sized enterprises face greater pressure. Meanwhile, SpaceX is poised to become one of the fastest companies in history to be included in the Nasdaq 100 index.