Today: 7 February 2026
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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Lithium price drops nearly 5% in China as spot market cools; U.S. lithium stocks mixed premarket

Lithium price drops nearly 5% in China as spot market cools; U.S. lithium stocks mixed premarket

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price fell 4.96% to 172,500 yuan per ton Tuesday, with futures swinging between 164,000 and 180,600 yuan. U.S.-listed lithium producers showed mixed premarket moves: SQM dropped 1.6%, Lithium Americas fell 7%, and Albemarle was little changed. Traders are watching February restocking and upcoming earnings reports for signals.
27 January 2026
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Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
27 January 2026
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US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

US gas prices tick higher again as winter storm rattles supply — what drivers watch next

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $2.888 a gallon Tuesday, up 0.7 cent from Monday and 6.6 cents from last week, AAA reported. NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures fell 1.67% to $1.8417 per gallon. Crude prices climbed as a winter storm disrupted U.S. output and Gulf Coast refineries, with Brent at $65.82 and WTI at $60.92. Markets await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report on January 28.
27 January 2026
Brent crude price ticks up as U.S. winter storm hits output, traders eye next supply test

Brent crude price ticks up as U.S. winter storm hits output, traders eye next supply test

A U.S. winter storm cut crude output by up to 2 million barrels per day, disrupting several Gulf Coast refineries. By 10:17 GMT, Brent crude rose 23 cents to $65.82 a barrel, while WTI gained 29 cents to $60.92. Traders await U.S. inventory data due Jan. 28 and OPEC+ talks set for Feb. 1. Kazakhstan prepared to restart output at its largest field.
27 January 2026
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Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rise as U.S. winter storm cuts output; Brent, WTI steady on Kazakhstan supply return

Oil prices rose Tuesday as a U.S. winter storm shut in up to 2 million barrels per day of crude output, disrupting refineries. Brent settled at $65.82, up 23 cents; WTI at $60.92, up 29 cents. Gains were limited by Kazakhstan’s plans to restart output and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Feb. 1. Traders watched U.S. inventory data and Middle East tensions.
27 January 2026
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Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Today’s US Economic Calendar: Trump Speech, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Auction Set the Tone for Stocks

Health insurers fell sharply premarket after Medicare Advantage rates for 2027 came in below forecasts; UnitedHealth dropped 8%, CVS 9%, and Humana 14%. UPS rose 3.7% after projecting 2026 revenue growth. Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%. The Fed begins its two-day meeting as traders await home-price data and a $70 billion five-year Treasury auction.
27 January 2026
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Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

The Treasury expects average tax refunds to rise by about $1,000 per household this season, following increases in the standard deduction and new deduction rules. The IRS opened the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26, with returns due by April 15 and new paperwork required for certain deductions. Most refunds will be issued by direct deposit as paper checks are phased out.
27 January 2026
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Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

U.S. February natural gas futures fell nearly 5% to $6.465/mmBtu in early Tuesday trading, retreating from a 52-week high. Production dropped to a two-year low over the weekend due to freeze-offs but began recovering. The February contract expires Jan. 28, with traders watching daily output, LNG flows, and cash prices at major hubs. The March contract trades well below February, reflecting expectations of easing supply tightness.
27 January 2026
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Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake and sending CoreWeave shares up 5.7% in premarket trading. Alphabet faces new EU scrutiny over Google Search and Gemini AI data access. Microsoft reports earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for AI spending details. The Fed concludes its meeting the same day, with rates expected to hold steady.
27 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

Mortgage rates today near 6% as Fed meeting kicks off; housing stocks mixed

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.1% early Tuesday, with Bankrate showing an average of 6.20% and Mortgage News Daily at 6.17%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.22%. Homebuilder shares slipped, with Lennar down 1.1% and the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF off 0.6%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for signals on future borrowing costs.
27 January 2026
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XRP price dips near $1.88 after Monday bounce; Ripple’s Saudi bank pact in focus as Fed decision nears

XRP price dips near $1.88 after Monday bounce; Ripple’s Saudi bank pact in focus as Fed decision nears

XRP fell about 1% to $1.885 in premarket trading Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous day. Ripple signed a memorandum with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s tech arm, to test blockchain for cross-border payments and digital asset custody. Grayscale’s XRP ETF changed its benchmark trading venues, dropping Bitfinex. Bitcoin hovered near $87,700 as traders awaited signals from the Federal Reserve.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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