Today: 2 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.

XRP dips below $1.30 as traders watch support levels

XRP dips below $1.30 as traders watch support levels

XRP rebounded to $1.32 late Thursday after dipping below $1.30 earlier, with trading volume at $2.38 billion and market value near $81.7 billion, CoinGecko reported. CME Group will launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading from May 29. Bitcoin and ether also fell after U.S.-Iran tensions rattled markets. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited ongoing regulatory battles in the U.S.
28 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 29, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Japan and South Korea Markets Reach Records Amid Iran War Ceasefire Hopes May 29, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. Asian stock markets advanced with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi hitting all-time highs, driven by optimism over a potential 60-day ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran. Tokyo’s index rose 2.5% to 66,329.50, while South Korea’s Kospi surged 3.6% to 8,476.15, led by technology stocks including a 5.8% gain in Samsung Electronics. Oil prices fell but stayed above pre-war levels due to the Strait of
28 May 2026
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Lloyds shares slip after buyback news

Lloyds shares slip after buyback news

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 0.6% to 101.4p in London on Thursday after the bank bought back 5 million shares and launched a £500 million university retrofit loan program backed by the National Wealth Fund. Global stocks dropped and oil prices surged nearly 4% as Gulf tensions rattled markets, offsetting gains from Lloyds’ capital return.
28 May 2026
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India Shut for Market Holiday, Gift Nifty Flashes Friday Caution as Oil Jumps

India Shut for Market Holiday, Gift Nifty Flashes Friday Caution as Oil Jumps

Indian stock exchanges closed Thursday for Bakri Id, while Gift Nifty futures fell 0.79% to 23,655.50, signaling a weaker Friday open. Brent crude jumped 3.6% to $97.71 amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Foreign investors have pulled over $23 billion from Indian markets in 2026, raising the risk of the first annual decline since 2015. Taiwan has overtaken India as the world’s fifth-largest stock market by market cap.
28 May 2026
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ASX 200 slumps on oil shock, banks and tech drop

ASX 200 slumps on oil shock, banks and tech drop

Australian shares fell sharply Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.4% to 8,592.90 as renewed fighting near the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices higher. Banks, miners, and tech stocks each lost over 2%, while gold miners dropped as much as 7.1%. April CPI eased to 4.2%, but core inflation remained above the Reserve Bank’s target. Investors remain focused on Middle East tensions and inflation risks.
28 May 2026
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Asian equities fall after oil jumps, cooling AI trade

Asian equities fall after oil jumps, cooling AI trade

Asian stocks fell Thursday as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 down 0.47%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng off 1.32%, and Australia’s All Ordinaries dropping 1.40%. Shanghai’s index edged up 0.07%. Brent crude rose 2.62% to $96.76. The yen neared 160 to the dollar, while U.S. Treasury yields climbed. India’s markets were closed for a holiday.
28 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 28, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT European Shares Fall Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Economic Concerns May 28, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. European shares fell on Thursday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran increased uncertainty. Concerns about a resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, weighed on market sentiment. Investors also grew wary of the broader impact on the global economy, highlighting worries about potential disruptions in energy supply and trade. European shares drop as escalating US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment FTSE 100 slides
27 May 2026
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Best Energy Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Oil Stocks in Focus as Brent Tops $110

Oil Nears $100 in London After Iran Shock

Brent crude rose 3.6% to $99.64 a barrel Tuesday after U.S. airstrikes in southern Iran dimmed hopes for a peace deal and kept the Strait of Hormuz partly closed. WTI fell 3.7% to $93.09, with no Monday settlement due to the U.S. holiday. Three LNG tankers passed through Hormuz, but oil flows remain restricted. Indian refiners cut crude runs by 8.9% in April, turning to Latin America and Africa for supplies.
26 May 2026
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Centrica Shares Trade Lower Ahead of Ofgem Announcement

Centrica Shares Trade Lower Ahead of Ofgem Announcement

Centrica shares fell 0.4% to 199.55p in early London trading Tuesday, lagging the FTSE 100 ahead of Ofgem’s upcoming energy price cap decision. British Gas launched a two-year fixed tariff as markets braced for possible higher bills tied to Gulf tensions and rising wholesale prices. Brent crude rose 3% after U.S. strikes in Iran. Centrica remains about 9.5% below its April high.
26 May 2026
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National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid rose 1.1% to 1,295p in London morning trade as markets reopened after the UK bank holiday. The stock moved ahead of its May 28 ex-dividend date and amid investor focus on lower gilt yields and the company’s rising grid investment. FTSE 100 gained 0.63% early. National Grid’s net debt climbed 7% to £44.2 billion as annual capital investment hit a record £11.6 billion.
26 May 2026
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the FTSE 100 Engine Maker Is Rising Again

Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the FTSE 100 Engine Maker Is Rising Again

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose 0.8% to 1,258.8p in early London trade Tuesday after the Spring Bank Holiday, tracking the FTSE 100. The company reaffirmed 2026 profit guidance at its April 30 annual meeting, citing a 5% rise in large-engine flying hours to 115% of 2019 levels in Q1. Rolls has completed over £750 million of a planned £7–9 billion buyback. Analysts warn of ongoing execution risks.
26 May 2026
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Lloyds Shares Trade Above 100p in London

Lloyds Shares Trade Above 100p in London

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose over 1% at Tuesday’s open in London, trading above 100p for the first session after the Spring Bank Holiday. The bank filed for a 500 million share block admission tied to staff plans, set for May 27. Lloyds recently bought back 5 million shares at 99.57p each and posted a Q1 pretax profit of £2 billion, up 33%. Barclays and NatWest also gained over 1% in early trading.
26 May 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.05.2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marks its 130th anniversary as Nvidia, Visa, and Procter & Gamble are highlighted as leading dividend stocks. Nvidia boosted its annual dividend by 2,400% to $1 per share, reflecting confidence in its AI-driven business. Rising AI demand is expanding Nvidia’s data center market share. The DJIA now includes more growth and technology-focused companies.
26 May 2026
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Australia stocks today: ASX drops as exchange operator’s 12% tech-cost shock rattles investors

Australia stocks today: ASX drops as exchange operator’s 12% tech-cost shock rattles investors

ASX Ltd shares plunged as much as 12.6% to A$51.40 on Tuesday after the exchange operator warned of sharply higher technology and regulatory costs. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.4% to 8,657 points, with utilities, energy, and tech stocks leading declines. ASX now expects fiscal 2027 expenses to rise up to 21% and capital spending to hit A$200 million. April CPI data is due Wednesday.
26 May 2026
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Oil Rises, China Chips Rally, Asia Stocks React

Oil Rises, China Chips Rally, Asia Stocks React

Brent crude jumped 2.39% to $98.44 after new U.S. strikes in Iran dimmed hopes for a quick peace deal. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.37% on chip gains, while Japan, Australia, Shanghai, and India all slipped. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan added 0.67%. The dollar held firm; the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.508%.
26 May 2026
FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

The FTSE 100 rose 0.86% to 10,556.60 after the spring bank holiday, led by gains in Kingfisher and oil-linked stocks. Kingfisher reported a 0.7% drop in first-quarter like-for-like sales but kept its profit target. Brent crude climbed over 2% to $98.21 after U.S. strikes in southern Iran. UK shop prices rose 1.2% in May from a year earlier, the British Retail Consortium said.
26 May 2026
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Nifty on Oil Watch Again as Rally Resumes

Nifty on Oil Watch Again as Rally Resumes

Nifty 50 traded flat at 24,021.95 by midday Tuesday in Mumbai, losing early gains as new U.S. strikes in Iran dampened optimism over Middle East peace. The rupee fell 0.2% to 95.4325 per dollar after Brent crude jumped over 2%. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed, while tech shares rose and several blue chips lagged. Currency markets saw state-run banks selling dollars to limit rupee losses.
26 May 2026
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