第一财经·2025-06-19 01:15Geopolitical Developments - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the use of the "Mudstone" missile against Israel, marking the 13th phase of the "Real Commitment 3" operation [2] - Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei declared that the conflict with Israel has entered a new phase, stating "the great war has begun" [3] - U.S. President Trump commented on the situation, expressing support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to continue actions against Iran [3][17] U.S. Policy Changes - The U.S. government has resumed processing foreign student visas, requiring applicants to make their social media accounts public for scrutiny [4] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, with expectations of two rate cuts this year, while raising inflation forecasts [6] Financial Sector Developments - The Central Financial Committee of China issued opinions to accelerate the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center, aiming for significant improvements in financial system adaptability and competitiveness over the next five to ten years [7] - The People's Bank of China announced eight major financial policies, including the establishment of a digital RMB international operation center and a personal credit institution [9] Market Reactions - On June 18, institutional investors showed varied activity, with 14 stocks experiencing net buying and 20 stocks facing net selling, highlighting market dynamics [23][24] E-commerce Trends - Reports indicated that some products on e-commerce platforms saw price increases instead of decreases during the promotional period, affecting various categories including clothing and electronics [27]