Khadija Saeed

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.

Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude futures jumped roughly 6% to $82.38 a barrel as of 1749 GMT Tuesday, sticking close to their multi-month highs. Standard Chartered hiked its forecast for Brent in the first quarter to $74 a barrel, up from $62, and boosted its 2026 average projection to $70 from $63.50, after the latest bout of unrest in the Middle East. The bank noted that “the forward curve has strengthened notably,” pointing out the market’s willingness to pay a premium for prompt barrels over later delivery.
US stocks slide as oil jumps and today’s economic calendar stays light; Target up, MongoDB plunges

US stocks slide as oil jumps and today’s economic calendar stays light; Target up, MongoDB plunges

Wall Street’s major indexes slid on Tuesday, pressured by another spike in oil prices after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalated—reviving anxiety around inflation and the direction of interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 831.86 points, or 1.70%. In late morning trading, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each slipped roughly 1.6%-1.7%. The VIX volatility index jumped to its highest level in three months. “If oil stays elevated, it could reignite inflation and push interest rates higher, and that may not be good for stock prices,” said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year nudges higher as Rocket, UWM stocks slide on oil-driven yield jitters

Mortgage rates today: 30-year nudges higher as Rocket, UWM stocks slide on oil-driven yield jitters

Mortgage rates edged up on Tuesday, with Mortgage News Daily putting the 30-year fixed at 6.15%, up from 6.12% the previous day—just a 3 basis point move. Rocket Companies slid 2.1% to $16.43. UWM Holdings dropped 2.2%, ending at $4.24. loanDepot lost 3.1% to close at $1.86. Homebuilder ETFs ITB and XHB also slipped, down roughly 1.5% and 1.7%, respectively.
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Constellation Energy

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