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.

US economic calendar today: Intel slides, Wall Street futures dip ahead of PMI and Michigan sentiment

US economic calendar today: Intel slides, Wall Street futures dip ahead of PMI and Michigan sentiment

U.S. stock futures slipped early Friday after Intel shares plunged 13.6% on a weak outlook. At 5:57 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.23%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis fell 0.35%, and Dow E-minis dropped 0.24%. Investors await key PMI data and the Michigan sentiment index later this morning. Intuitive Surgical rose 3.7% premarket after beating earnings estimates.
23 January 2026
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Gasoline price today: RBOB futures rebound as crude firms, but stock builds loom

Gasoline price today: RBOB futures rebound as crude firms, but stock builds loom

U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 6 million barrels last week, pushing stocks 5% above the five-year average, the EIA reported. February RBOB gasoline futures gained nearly 1% to $1.8346 per gallon in early trading. National average pump prices held steady at $2.85 a gallon, according to AAA. Refineries operated at 93.3% capacity, with production at 8.8 million barrels per day.
23 January 2026
Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage

Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage

Brent crude rose 1.2% to $64.82 a barrel by 1026 GMT Friday after U.S. President Trump warned of an “armada” heading toward Iran and Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield remained shut. Brent had dropped 1.8% the previous session on easing geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. inventories. Kazakhstan’s force majeure on CPC Blend shipments may last 7–10 days. Traders await the U.S. petroleum status report on Jan. 28.
23 January 2026
Oil prices rebound on Trump Iran “armada” warning as Kazakhstan outage drags on

Oil prices rebound on Trump Iran “armada” warning as Kazakhstan outage drags on

Brent crude rose 1.2% to $64.82 and WTI climbed 1.3% to $60.11 early Friday after President Trump renewed threats against Iran, heightening geopolitical risk. Traders weighed supply fears from a Kazakhstan outage against rising U.S. inventories and weak demand. Oil had dropped 2% Thursday as tensions briefly eased. Chevron’s Tengiz field in Kazakhstan remains offline after a fire.
23 January 2026
ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

Commonwealth Edison submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to Illinois regulators, covering 2028–2031. If approved, average residential bills could rise by $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. The state review is expected to conclude by year’s end, with a separate rate filing planned for 2027. ComEd says demand is already stressing over 70 substations in its network.
23 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hold near 3-year lows as Fed meeting nears; homebuilder shares slip

Mortgage rates today hold near 3-year lows as Fed meeting nears; homebuilder shares slip

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate holds near 6%, its lowest level in over three years, with Freddie Mac reporting 6.09% and Bankrate at 6.20%. Core PCE inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target at 2.8%. Treasury yields and new inflation data are shaping rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week. Mortgage applications jumped 14.1% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock plunges in premarket, putting AI chip stocks and prices in play ahead of Big Tech earnings

Intel stock plunges in premarket, putting AI chip stocks and prices in play ahead of Big Tech earnings

Intel fell 13.6% in premarket trading after warning of supply shortages for AI data-center chips, erasing up to $31 billion in market value. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.35% by 5:57 a.m. ET. Investors are watching a packed earnings week for signs that AI spending is translating into profit growth. Memory-chip prices are rising as AI infrastructure strains supply chains.
23 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $90,000 as ETF outflows mount ahead of Fed

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $90,000 as ETF outflows mount ahead of Fed

Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $89,140 in early New York trading Friday, failing to hold gains from overnight. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for a second straight session, totaling over $740 million this week. BitGo jumped 24.6% on its IPO debut, valuing the crypto custody firm at $2.59 billion. Traders await next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for signals on interest rates.
23 January 2026
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Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

U.S. natural gas futures fell 6.1% to $4.737/mmBtu early Friday after a three-day, 63% surge driven by an Arctic blast and a larger-than-expected storage draw. The PJM Interconnection warned next week’s power demand could top 130,000 MW. Storage dropped 120 Bcf last week but remains above last year’s level. Traders cited freeze-offs and volatile weather as key risks.
23 January 2026
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Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Spot silver hit a record $99.34 an ounce in early Friday trading before easing to $97.85, as gold and platinum also reached new highs. The dollar index fell to a two-week low, down about 1% for the week. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to pause at its Jan. 27-28 meeting, with two rate cuts still forecast for 2026. Indian gold dealers reported strong investment demand ahead of the Feb. 1 budget.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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