1. Escalating Israel-Iran conflict raised geopolitical risks, with potential U.S. military action under consideration; 2. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled two potential 2025 cuts amid tariff-related uncertainties; 3. Mixed market performance saw S&P 500 dip slightly (-0.2%), Nasdaq rise modestly (+0.2%), and oil prices surge 3.6% due to Middle East tensions.