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.

Oil prices today: Brent, WTI tick up as U.S. winter storm squeezes supply, OPEC+ eyed

Oil prices today: Brent, WTI tick up as U.S. winter storm squeezes supply, OPEC+ eyed

Oil prices ticked up Tuesday as a winter storm disrupted U.S. crude output and refinery activity. Brent futures climbed 23 cents, or 0.35%, settling at $65.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 29 cents, or 0.48%, to $60.92 by 5:17 a.m. ET. Tamas Varga, an oil analyst at PVM brokerage, noted, “The cold weather in the U.S. will likely cause quite significant drawdowns in oil stocks.” Traders also watched for signs of supply returning from Kazakhstan.
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 AI cloud provider CoreWeave, purchasing shares at $87.20 each and nearly doubling its stake as both companies work to boost U.S. data-center capacity. CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator highlighted the deal as proof of “the strength of demand” from their clients. CoreWeave’s shares rose 5.7% in Tuesday’s U.S. premarket trading, while Nvidia’s slipped 0.7%.
27 January 2026
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Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

U.S. stock index futures edged up early Tuesday as investors prepared for a heavy earnings slate and the Federal Reserve’s first policy announcement of the year. Health insurers took a hit following a Medicare Advantage payment proposal. At 5:22 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures rose 0.25%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%.
27 January 2026
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Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Silver prices surged on Tuesday, with spot silver climbing 8.4% to $112.57 per troy ounce by 10:12 a.m. GMT, after touching a record $117.69 the day before. Gold also gained, rising 1.6% to $5,092.09 as investors sought refuge in safe havens. “The constant back and forth on tariffs … is unlikely to curb safe-haven demand anytime soon,” said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow futures slipped early Tuesday as UnitedHealth fell on news of a proposed Medicare Advantage rate update. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed, with investors gearing up for a packed earnings slate and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. By 5:22 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 40 points, or 0.08%. S&P 500 E-minis gained 17.25 points, or 0.25%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 140 points, or 0.54%. UnitedHealth, set to report earnings before the open, dropped 8.6%. Salesforce rose 2.2% after securing a $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army. Traders also kept an eye on consumer confidence figures and the looming January 30 U.S. funding deadline.
27 January 2026
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