Today: 16 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Drops Below $69,000 as Iran Relief Rally Fades, Coinbase and Strategy Slide

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Drops Below $69,000 as Iran Relief Rally Fades, Coinbase and Strategy Slide

Bitcoin slid back under $69,000 on Tuesday, erasing nearly all of its earlier jump past $71,000. As the crypto retreated, shares of Coinbase and Strategy also slipped. By early afternoon in New York, bitcoin was changing hands at $68,970—down 2.8% from the previous close after peaking at $71,313 earlier. Ether dropped 1.9%. Coinbase tumbled 11.3%, with Strategy off 2.7%.
Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,409 After Four-Month Low as Oil, Rates Upend Safe-Haven Trade

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,409 After Four-Month Low as Oil, Rates Upend Safe-Haven Trade

Gold hovered right around $4,409 an ounce on Tuesday, sticking close to levels seen after Monday’s slide to a four-month low. Traders were caught between ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the threat of stubborn inflation and higher rates. By 11:00 a.m. ET, spot gold was almost flat at $4,408.77, with April U.S. gold futures unchanged at $4,409.30. Silver climbed 1.1%, platinum moved up 0.7%, and palladium slipped 1.3%. “If the war continues and energy prices keep grinding higher, it’s not great news for gold,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities.
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

Wall Street wobbled late Tuesday morning, with the momentum from Monday’s relief rally starting to fade. At 11:53 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 178.17 points, or 0.39%, sitting at 46,386.64. The S&P 500 ticked higher by 12.94 points, or 0.20%, to 6,593.94, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 44.61 points, or 0.20%, to 21,902.15.
Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Internet Group on Tuesday said an affiliate has joined forces with Sasai Fintech, which is part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, aiming to boost USDC’s reach in Africa for business payments, remittances, and wallet offerings. USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the dollar, is designed to maintain a constant value. According to Circle, holders can redeem USDC 1:1 for U.S. dollars.
Plug Power Inc. Stock Price Today: PLUG Slides as Investors Test New CEO’s Turnaround

Plug Power Inc. Stock Price Today: PLUG Slides as Investors Test New CEO’s Turnaround

Shares of Plug Power fell roughly 2.6% Tuesday, hovering around $2.25 and wiping out much of Monday’s 3.6% gain. The latest slide comes as investors weigh the hydrogen company’s fresh turnaround pitch. Plug recently said two of its executives are heading to Roth’s annual growth conference to meet with institutional investors and talk strategy, market stance, and financials. Even with Monday’s brief pop, the stock is still sitting about 50% below its 52-week peak of $4.58.
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Stock Market Today

  • Americans Cut Retirement Target to $1.2 Million, 401(k) Loans Jump 59%
    July 16, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT. Schroders says Americans now aim for $1.2 million in retirement savings, down from $1.28 million last year. The cut points to tighter household budgets, not cheaper living costs. More are tapping workplace 401(k) plans for loans-up 59% this year, reaching 27% of workers-mostly to pay down debt. At the same time, 27% said they have reduced plan contributions, which could slow retirement account growth. Half expect to retire with less than $500,000, up by 3 percentage points, with worries over healthcare, housing and utilities rising. Investors moved more money to cash, now 26%, while equity allocations fell to 27%, showing caution about stocks. Deb Boyden at Schroders said higher living costs are forcing people to make tough choices on saving for retirement.
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