Today: 7 February 2026
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Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

Oil, Gold, and Coffee Soar as Supply Shocks and Safe-Haven Rush Roil Commodities Markets

Oil, Gold, and Coffee Soar as Supply Shocks and Safe-Haven Rush Roil Commodities Markets

Energy Commodities: Oil & Gas Oil markets saw a sharp upswing over the past two days. On Tuesday, Brent crude rallied 1.6% to $67.63/barrel and WTI to $63.41 as news broke that Iraq’s Kurdistan export pipeline remains offline, stalling an expected restart reuters.com reuters.com. Traders had “sold off on reports of a Kurdistan deal, and the lack of a deal has now taken those barrels out of the market,” noted Phil Flynn of Price Futures reuters.com. This reversal snapped a four-session losing streak for oil and calmed oversupply fears by effectively removing ~230,000 bpd of anticipated supply from markets reuters.com
24 September 2025
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Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Rally Overview (Sept 23–24, 2025) Precious metals prices soared to multi-year highs in the past 48 hours, capping a dramatic two-week run-up. Gold set a fresh all-time high near $3,790/oz on September 23, punctuating a rally that has nearly doubled its price since late 2022 reuters.com. Silver likewise vaulted to ~$44/oz, a level last seen 14 years ago, while platinum broke above $1,480/oz – its strongest in over a decade reuters.com reuters.com. Even palladium, which has lagged this year, rebounded above $1,200. Lesser-known precious metals like rhodium and iridium remained elevated and in tight supply. This broad surge
24 September 2025
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Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets Rally on Tech Frenzy (Sept 23) Asian equities extended their stunning September run on Sept 23, riding a wave of AI optimism and Wall Street’s record highs. Tech euphoria swept the region after Nvidia’s blockbuster plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, which turbocharged chip stocks globally business-standard.com business-standard.com. Momentum funds poured into Asian tech plays, fueling almost self-fulfilling gains. South Korea’s KOSPI, heavy with chipmakers, rose about 0.2% on Tuesday and was up nearly 9% for September business-standard.com business-standard.com. Taiwan’s TAIEX soared to an unprecedented peak, closing 1.4% higher at 26,247 points b2bnews.co.nz. Investors cheered advances in AI
24 September 2025
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Luxury Boom vs. Fed Gloom: European Markets Whipsaw (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Luxury Boom vs. Fed Gloom: European Markets Whipsaw (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Key Facts European Markets Rally on Luxury and Tech (Sept 23) European stocks kicked off the week’s second session with a broad rally on Tuesday, Sept. 23, driven by upbeat corporate news and a rebound in global risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed up 0.4% – its best level since mid-September reuters.com – as virtually all major country bourses advanced. Frankfurt’s DAX 40 and Paris’s CAC 40 climbed 0.36% and 0.54% respectively, Madrid’s IBEX 35 added 0.5%, and Milan’s FTSE MIB rose 0.13% aa.com.tr. London’s FTSE 100 was the lone laggard, ending essentially flat (-0.04%) aa.com.tr despite strength
24 September 2025
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Bitcoin Rebound, CBDC Ban, NFT Revival – Inside Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin Rebound, CBDC Ban, NFT Revival – Inside Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Market & Price Trends Bitcoin Holds Ground: Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $113K after bouncing off ~$112K support, buoyed by improved risk sentiment following a U.S. Fed rate cut cryptonews.com. The global crypto market cap stayed just under $4 trillion with flat 24-hour movement cryptonews.com. However, most majors are still nursing weekly losses – BTC down ~2.8% over 7 days, ETH ~7% cryptonews.com. Altcoins like Solana and Dogecoin underperformed, with DOGE down 8.5% for the week cryptonews.com. A few outliers saw explosive gains: two little-known tokens surged over 50% in a day, highlighting lingering speculative fervor in corners of the market cryptonews.com.
24 September 2025
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Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

Key Facts Record Highs Meet Fed Jitters Wall Street began the week in celebration mode – by Monday’s close (Sept. 22), the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow had all notched record-high closes, extending a rally fueled by hopes of looser monetary policy and tech sector strength. The Nasdaq ended that session at 22,788.98, its third straight record, as investors piled into big tech nasdaq.com. The spark came from the Federal Reserve’s surprise pivot: on Sept. 17 the Fed delivered its first interest rate cut of the year, a 25 bps trim to 4.00–4.25% nasdaq.com. Hopes for easier borrowing costs
24 September 2025
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Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

Key Facts (Sept. 23–24, 2025) Finance & Economy: Fed Caution and Fiscal Feuds Wall Street’s rally hit a speed bump as the Federal Reserve signaled it won’t rush to ease policy. On Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a delicate balance: he noted the central bank must “balance inflation concerns with a weakening job market” when considering future rate moves reuters.com. Importantly for investors, Powell offered no clues on the timing or size of the next interest-rate cut reuters.com. (The Fed had only just cut rates last week for the first time this year, after a string of increases.) His
24 September 2025
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Madagascar’s Drone Laws Overhauled: 2025 Guide to New Rules, Permits & Penalties

Madagascar’s Drone Laws Overhauled: 2025 Guide to New Rules, Permits & Penalties

Overview of Madagascar’s Drone Regulations (Recent Updates) Madagascar is undergoing a major shift in its drone laws. Until recently, the country maintained one of the most restrictive stances on recreational drones in the world: personal drone flights were essentially prohibited in public spaces Drone Traveller. Only commercial operators could apply for permission on a case-by-case basis, and even those permits were difficult to obtain. The Civil Aviation Directorate (now ACM) required extensive paperwork – including approvals from the Ministry of Defense and local authorities for each flight, a detailed flight plan, proof of insurance, and a risk analysis – just
24 September 2025
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Turkey’s Space and Satellite Industry: 2025 Market Report and 2030 Outlook

Turkey’s Space and Satellite Industry: 2025 Market Report and 2030 Outlook

Key Facts Historical Background: From First Satellites to a National Space Agency Turkey’s foray into space began with modest steps in the late 20th century and has since picked up remarkable speed. The country’s early efforts were focused on satellite communications as Turkey sought to improve telecommunications and broadcast infrastructure for its growing economy. 1994 – First Turkish Satellite: After joining the international Intelsat consortium in the 1980s uydu.turksat.com.tr, Turkey launched its first communications satellite, Türksat 1B, in August 1994 on an Ariane rocket uydu.turksat.com.tr. (An earlier attempt, Türksat 1A in January 1994, failed during launch.) Türksat 1B’s successful deployment to geostationary orbit
24 September 2025
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AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Key Takeaways Wall Street’s AI-Fueled Rally Hits Pause After a red-hot run of AI-driven gains, U.S. markets took a breather on September 23 as investors digested economic signals. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq pulled back (~0.5–1% declines) after three straight record closes powered by AI enthusiasm reuters.com. Nvidia, fresh off a new record high the day prior, dipped 2.8% as traders took profits reuters.com. Other mega-cap tech names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple also ticked lower reuters.com. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks about interest rates and stock valuations cooled sentiment, prompting some rotation out of richly valued tech
24 September 2025
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Moon Mission Milestone, Autism Risk Shock & Europe’s Climate Alarm – Science News Roundup (23–24 Sept 2025)

Moon Mission Milestone, Autism Risk Shock & Europe’s Climate Alarm – Science News Roundup (23–24 Sept 2025)

Space & Astronomy Artemis II Moon Mission – Countdown to History: In a major update from NASA’s Johnson Space Center on Sept 23, officials confirmed that Artemis 2 – the first crewed mission in NASA’s lunar return program – remains on schedule for no later than April 2026, with an earliest launch target of Feb 5, 2026 space.com. The 10-day mission will send four astronauts around the Moon, the first humans to venture beyond low-Earth orbit in over half a century. “We together have a front-row seat to history: we’re returning to the Moon after over 50 years,” exclaimed Lakiesha Hawkins, a senior NASA exploration
24 September 2025
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Saturn Dazzles, New Comet Rises, and Auroras Loom: Skywatch Alert for Sept 24–25, 2025

Saturn Dazzles, New Comet Rises, and Auroras Loom: Skywatch Alert for Sept 24–25, 2025

Saturn Steals the Show If you step outside on these late-September nights, Saturn immediately grabs your attention. The ringed planet reached opposition (when Earth passed directly between Saturn and the Sun) on September 21, and it remains exceptionally bright and gorgeous in the sky planetary.org. At opposition Saturn is closest to Earth for the year, so it shines at maximum brilliance and is visible all night, rising around sunset and setting near dawn. “Saturn will be at its closest and brightest all year!” as NASA explains science.nasa.gov – truly the best time to enjoy this gas giant. Look for Saturn
24 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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