Today: 2 July 2026

Michał Rogucki

Michał Rogucki is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic developments. A graduate of Humboldt University of Berlin, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis before transitioning to financial journalism. He covers the trends and events that matter most to investors worldwide.

BP share price set for volatile London open as oil jumps on Hormuz shutdown

BP share price set for volatile London open as oil jumps on Hormuz shutdown

London, March 4, 2026, 07:51 GMT — Premarket BP heads into Wednesday’s London session under the spotlight, with Brent crude up 3.3% at $84.07 a barrel. Traders are watching fallout from the U.S.-Israeli standoff with Iran, which has rattled the oil market. “The primary near-term driver for oil prices remains the US-Iran conflict,” noted OANDA senior market analyst Kelvin Wong. Investors are also waiting for the latest U.S. crude stockpile numbers, set for release later on Wednesday.
4 March 2026
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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning jolts oil and shipping — which countries could get hit first

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning jolts oil and shipping — which countries could get hit first

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy claims it has “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz, warning ships in the area they could face missile or drone attacks as tensions mount around the crucial Gulf energy route. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy stands ready to escort oil tankers moving through the strait. About 20% of the world’s oil and LNG—gas chilled to liquid form for ocean transport—moves through the Strait of Hormuz, that narrow corridor linking the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. This week’s fighting squeezed supplies and sent prices higher. Brent crude popped 4.7% to finish Tuesday at $81.40 a barrel.
4 March 2026
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Dow futures slide as Iran war jolts oil and rattles global stocks

Dow futures slide as Iran war jolts oil and rattles global stocks

Stocks dropped worldwide, with U.S. futures also down Tuesday, as investors braced for a more prolonged hit to energy supplies stemming from the expanding conflict with Iran. This shift hits hard, with energy prices pushing directly into inflation—potentially knocking interest rate expectations off course. Investors have been banking on rate cuts and steady corporate earnings, but an oil shock? That’s the curveball that could unravel both assumptions.
3 March 2026
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Warsh’s Rate-Cut Path Gets Narrower as Oil Surge Forces Markets to Rethink the Fed

Warsh’s Rate-Cut Path Gets Narrower as Oil Surge Forces Markets to Rethink the Fed

Oil climbed again Tuesday, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. That uptick chipped away at expectations for U.S. interest-rate cuts, a shift that adds another hurdle for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh. The timing’s tricky for both the central bank and the White House. President Donald Trump wants Warsh to take over from Jerome Powell as chair when Powell’s term wraps up in May. Trump’s also been calling for cheaper borrowing.
3 March 2026
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Vodafone turns to Amazon Leo satellites to plug remote 5G gaps in Europe and Africa

Vodafone turns to Amazon Leo satellites to plug remote 5G gaps in Europe and Africa

Vodafone has inked an agreement with Amazon.com’s low Earth orbit satellite venture, Amazon Leo, aiming to hook up 4G and 5G mobile masts scattered across outlying areas in Europe and Africa. According to Vodafone, the setup can push download speeds to as much as 1 gigabit per second, with uploads reaching 400 megabits per second. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/vodafone-teams-up-with-amazons-satellites-connect-masts-europe-africa-2026-03-02/ The deal zeroes in on a persistent problem for mobile networks—moving data from the tower back to the operator's core. Rural backhaul isn’t cheap. Fiber might be miles out, and relying on fixed wireless relays only piles on more complexity and cost.
3 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Penny Stocks Catch Buyer Attention in July 2026 as Market Wavers
    July 1, 2026, 10:55 PM EDT. The Australian market is steady just under 8,780, with traders weighing U.S.-Iran risks and a tech rally on Wall Street. ASX penny stocks are in focus for investors chasing smaller names. Djerriwarrh Investments Limited (ASX: DJW) trades at a A$745.95 million cap, under pressure on earnings but still giving a 5.46% yield. Li-S Energy Limited (ASX: LIS) stands out as a pre-revenue lithium-sulphur battery firm with A$88.3 million valuation, no debt and plenty of liquidity, though its losses are deepening. Regal Partners Limited is also on the radar, but with limited information available. These names offer varied risk for investors, spanning financials and battery tech, in what remains a cautious market.
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