Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after President Donald Trump said he had firmed up his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, with reports pointing to former Fed governor Kevin Warsh. At 04:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index — were down 1.04%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 1.31% and Dow E-minis slid 0.93%; the Russell 2000 futures dropped 1.63%. “His experience and past attitude imply he's likely to hold the line if sharp inflationary pressures return,” said Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, as the CBOE volatility index rose to 18.85.
30 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

Indian shares closed lower on Friday, marking their sharpest monthly decline since February 2025 as investors grew cautious ahead of the federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 3.1% in January to 25,320.65, while the Sensex fell 3.5% to 82,269.78. Both indexes slipped around 0.4% on the day.
30 January 2026
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Dow futures slide before Trump’s Fed chair pick, setting up a choppy Dow Jones open

Dow futures slide before Trump’s Fed chair pick, setting up a choppy Dow Jones open

Dow futures dropped Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s pick for the next Federal Reserve chair—a move that could swiftly shift interest-rate expectations. By 04:51 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 456 points, or 0.93%, while S&P 500 E-minis slid 1.04% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 1.31%. Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, noted that Kevin Warsh has “recently been publicly advocating for a fresh cut in interest rates,” but also cautioned his past views suggest he might “hold the line” if inflation heats up again.
30 January 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

The UK stock market barely moved on Friday. Experian surged following a fresh buyback announcement, balancing out sharp losses in major miners as metal prices dipped. The blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up roughly 0.2% to about 10,189 points, while the FTSE 250, more UK-focused, held steady.
30 January 2026
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India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

On India’s Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil and natural gas options have overtaken gold and silver in popularity, accounting for 65% of options premium turnover so far this month through Jan. 23, according to data cited by Mint. Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 23, energy contracts saw about 2.89 trillion rupees in options premium turnover, compared to 1.84 trillion rupees for bullion. https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market/energy-pips-bullion-for-retail-traders-on-mcx-11769732032759.html
30 January 2026
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AXS launches bill-payment rewards in Singapore, teasing S$88 “mystery box” vouchers

AXS launches bill-payment rewards in Singapore, teasing S$88 “mystery box” vouchers

AXS, the platform that allows users to settle various bills in one spot, has introduced AXS Rewards. The new programme awards “AXS Coins” for bill payments made via its mobile app, which users can then use to offset future bills. To kick things off, AXS is running a promotion featuring a guaranteed-win “mystery box” containing vouchers valued up to S$88. https://www.marketing-interactive.com/axs-launches-rewards-programme-to-make-everyday-bill-payments-more-rewarding
30 January 2026
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