Stock Futures Rise, Oil Falls on US-Iran Deal; Warsh Rocks Bond Market | Bloomberg Brief 6/18/2026

US equity futures rose and oil prices fell on June 18, 2026, as energy shipments resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran finalized an interim agreement. This development eased concerns about supply disruptions in a critical global energy chokepoint. Simultaneously, front-end Treasury yields experienced a significant jump following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's inaugural press conference, signaling potential shifts in monetary policy expectations. Christopher Hodge, an analyst at Natixis, offered insights into potential future changes within the Federal Reserve's operational framework. In parallel, Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua interviewed Jacomo Corbo, CEO and Co-Founder of PhysicsX, at the VivaTech conference in Paris, focusing on advancements and innovations within the artificial intelligence sector.