Today: 3 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Oil prices brace for a volatile week after Iran strikes: Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output move in focus

Oil prices brace for a volatile week after Iran strikes: Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output move in focus

OPEC+ agreed to raise oil output by 206,000 barrels per day as tanker operators paused or rerouted shipments after Iran warned the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Major Japanese shipping lines halted transits in the area. Oil markets are closed until Monday, when traders expect sharp price moves. No confirmed damage to infrastructure, but tanker rates have surged.
1 March 2026
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Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Wall Street closed out February with the Dow down 1.05%, S&P 500 off 0.43%, and Nasdaq down 0.92%, marking their steepest monthly drops since March 2025. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. OPEC+ agreed in principle to raise output by 206,000 barrels per day, but traders remain focused on supply risks.
1 March 2026
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UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

Oil and shipping risks after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to drive London’s market open Monday, following OPEC+’s tentative deal to raise output as Gulf shipments stalled. The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, with Barclays down 4.2% and IAG off 7.5%. At least 150 tankers anchored outside Hormuz on Sunday after Iranian warnings. UK factory PMI data is due at 09:30 GMT.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Sensex Slides Nearly 1,200 Points as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions March 1, 2026, 11:55 PM EST. Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday, extending Friday's losses as Sensex dropped 1,187 points (1.5%) to 80,100 and Nifty fell 341 points (1.4%) to 24,837, slipping below the key 25,000 level. The sell-off followed a spike in Brent crude near $76 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, stirring fears of higher inflation and slowing growth. Market breadth was negative with 2,551 shares declining on the
1 March 2026
RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
28 February 2026
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General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday; Iran fired missiles toward Israel and Gulf states. General Dynamics closed Friday at $357.05, up 1.8%, before the attacks. Oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by some firms. Defense stocks rose Friday, while analysts warned lasting gains need extended conflict or higher budgets.
28 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, ahead of the attacks. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by several companies over the weekend. Barclays said Brent could reach $80 a barrel if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

Occidental Petroleum shares closed Friday up 3.2% at $53.08 ahead of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which analysts say could trigger a sharp oil price jump when markets reopen. Brent settled at $72.48 a barrel, with some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz suspended. OPEC+ meets Sunday and may consider raising output. Barclays warned Brent could hit $100 if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman shares closed Friday up 1.9% at $724.38 ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that escalated geopolitical tensions. Wall Street remained closed over the weekend, leaving investors unable to react to reports of Iran firing missiles at Israel and Gulf states. Analyst price targets for Northrop cluster near current levels, with the average 12-month target at $724.39.
28 February 2026
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Why Is AI Not Perfect? Regulators Are Forcing Chatbots to Admit the Flaw

Why Is AI Not Perfect? Regulators Are Forcing Chatbots to Admit the Flaw

Italy’s competition authority has required DeepSeek, Mistral, and NOVA AI to warn users about AI “hallucination” risks, treating it as a consumer-protection issue. The move follows rapid adoption, with generative AI reaching 53% of the population and 88% of organizations in Italy, according to Stanford HAI. EU obligations for general-purpose AI models are already in force, with enforcement powers coming August 2, 2026.
28 February 2026
US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

The dollar index closed Friday at 97.61, just before U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile attacks across the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, with Brent settling at $72.48 a barrel, and Wall Street ended lower. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output as markets brace for volatility. Iran targeted Gulf states hosting U.S. forces; UAE media reported one death in Abu Dhabi.
28 February 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
28 February 2026
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Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Airlines cancelled and rerouted flights across the Middle East Saturday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran led to widespread airspace closures. Major carriers including Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways suspended routes, while Russia and Japan also halted flights. Air traffic over Iran and neighboring states thinned sharply, disrupting travel between Europe and Asia and causing delays at key Gulf hubs.
28 February 2026
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Gold price forecast after Iran strikes: $5,450 level in focus as markets reopen

Gold price forecast after Iran strikes: $5,450 level in focus as markets reopen

Gold closed up 0.8% at $5,230.56 an ounce Friday as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated Middle East tensions and boosted safe-haven demand. Markets are shut for the weekend, with traders bracing for volatility when COMEX gold futures reopen Sunday. U.S. gold futures for April settled 1% higher at $5,247.90. Key U.S. economic data and Fed signals are due next week.
28 February 2026
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Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
28 February 2026
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