Today: 8 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.

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Stock Market Today

  • Oil Jumps 6% After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is 'Over'
    July 8, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT. Oil shot up more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over." Trump spoke after U.S. strikes followed attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent climbed 6.3% to $78.80 a barrel, and U.S. crude added 6.4% to $75.00. Stocks in Europe and Asia dropped on worries tied to the flare-up. Germany's DAX lost 2.4%. South Korea's Kospi fell 5.4%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng rose 3%, with shares of Chinese AI startup Zhipu jumping 13.4% after an investor lock-up ended.
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