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 hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern hits U.S. output, Iran risk premium lingers

Oil prices hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern hits U.S. output, Iran risk premium lingers

Oil prices nudged up Monday, staying close to two-week highs as winter storm Fern forced shutdowns across parts of U.S. oil and gas regions. The standoff between Washington and Tehran also kept traders cautious, pushing up risk premiums. Brent, the global benchmark, gained 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $65.95 a barrel by 1107 GMT; U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 3 cents, or 0.1%, to $61.10. Both contracts wrapped up last week with a 2.7% rise. Phillip Nova analyst Priyanka Sachdeva described the move as a “mild upswing” amid tighter physical flows. JPMorgan estimated weather-related output losses at roughly 250,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the U.S. has an “armada” en route to Iran, while an Iranian official warned any attack would trigger “all-out war.” Despite this, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium reported it had resumed full loading capacity, and Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field started ramping back up.
26 January 2026
Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI hold near two-week highs as winter storm Fern disrupts U.S. output; OPEC+ up next

Oil prices nudged up Monday, staying close to two-week peaks amid a brutal U.S. winter storm that cut output and ongoing concerns about Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures inched up 7 cents to $65.95 a barrel by 1107 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 3 cents, reaching $61.10. Both benchmarks surged over 2% on Friday, finishing the week with a 2.7% gain. Phillip Nova’s Priyanka Sachdeva pointed to storm-triggered “shut-ins,” or temporary production stoppages, which are tightening “physical flows” — the actual movement of oil in the market.
US economic calendar today: Durable goods orders loom as S&P futures slip, gold miners jump

US economic calendar today: Durable goods orders loom as S&P futures slip, gold miners jump

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday, as gold miners pushed higher with bullion breaking above $5,100 an ounce. The early action suggested a cautious mood ahead of a packed week of economic reports and a key Federal Reserve announcement. S&P 500 futures fell 11.75 points, or 0.17%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 88 points, or 0.34%, as of 6:09 a.m. ET.
26 January 2026
Gold price hits $5,100 record as safe-haven buying builds; miners jump ahead of Fed

Gold price hits $5,100 record as safe-haven buying builds; miners jump ahead of Fed

Gold prices surged past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, reaching a new high as investors flocked to bullion and precious metals for safety. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $5,093.96 by 0841 GMT, after briefly hitting $5,110.50. U.S. February gold futures also rose 2.2%, settling at $5,090.40. Silver jumped to a record $110.06, while platinum touched a fresh peak of $2,897.35.
26 January 2026
Silver price breaks $110 to a record as dollar slides on intervention talk and Fed focus

Silver price breaks $110 to a record as dollar slides on intervention talk and Fed focus

Silver prices surged past $110 an ounce on Monday, marking a new record as investors rushed into precious metals, shunning the dollar. Spot silver hit $110.06 and was last up 6.2% at $109.36 by 0841 GMT. The market jitters were fueled by Trump’s fresh tariff threat—a 100% tariff on Canada linked to a possible China trade deal. Heraeus Metals trader Alexander Zumpfe warned the sharp rally could trigger “sharp interim corrections.”
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