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.

Oil Prices Week Ahead: Hormuz Threat Keeps Brent Rally Alive as $120 Looms

Oil Prices Week Ahead: Hormuz Threat Keeps Brent Rally Alive as $120 Looms

Oil is poised for another jump when Asian markets open Monday, after President Donald Trump warned Tehran he’d target Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t fully reopened within 48 hours. Iran fired back, vowing to hit Gulf energy and water infrastructure. Brent crude, the international gauge, ended Friday at $112.19 per barrel—the highest closing since July 2022.
22 March 2026
Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold kicks off the week under pressure—spot prices slumped 1.8% to $4,563.64 an ounce late Friday, locking in a third consecutive weekly decline. U.S. gold futures ended at $4,574.90. Silver, platinum, and palladium were hit as well. Metals were "especially wobbly" after this week’s drop on rate-hike jitters, according to independent trader Tai Wong. With fresh U.S.-Iran threats surfacing Sunday, traders are bracing for what could be a jumpy market open.
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Stock Market Today

  • Wholesale Prices Drop, United Airlines Warns On Fuel, UnitedHealth Jumps On AI Spend
    July 16, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT. Wholesale prices fell more than expected, stirring hopes that inflation is easing and that the Federal Reserve could pause on rates. United Airlines beat Q2 earnings but flagged close to $6 billion in extra fuel costs this year, pushing shares down more than 3%. UnitedHealth Group raised its full-year profit target after topping estimates, jumping nearly 6% as its cost cuts and $1.5 billion artificial intelligence investment for efficiency gains drove optimism. Semiconductor stocks pulled on futures as investors took in mixed data from major sectors.
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