Today: 30 June 2026

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.

Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate revives CLARITY Act crypto bill — stablecoin rewards in play

Bitcoin and crypto-linked U.S. stocks nudged up in premarket Tuesday following Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott’s release of new text for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. The proposal aims to clarify regulatory oversight across digital assets. Congress is pushing now to establish a broad federal framework after years of a patchwork of state rules and enforcement-driven federal oversight. Lobbying efforts have ramped up ahead of committee action this week, raising the stakes for listed firms that rely on U.S. trading volumes and custody fees. https://www.investmentnews.com/alternatives/its-a-pivotal-week-for-crypto-legislation-as-us-senate-debates-long-stalled-legislation/264780
13 January 2026
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Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

Most Canadians are bracing for a tougher cost of living in 2026, according to a quarterly survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. Released Monday, the poll revealed that 71% expect living expenses to rise, while 59% anticipate the overall economy will take a hit this year. Concerns about housing are also mounting. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/12/3216872/0/en/MNP-Consumer-Debt-Index-Canadians-Brace-for-Challenging-2026.html The snapshot is crucial now as households enter the year still wary of borrowing costs, following a series of rate changes that altered mortgage and credit payments. In December, the Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate target steady at 2.25%, maintaining pressure on consumer debt servicing for banks, retailers, and policymakers. https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/12/fad-press-release-2025-12-10/
13 January 2026
Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

Stock market today: Nikkei jumps, yen sinks as Dow and S&P brace for U.S. CPI and JPMorgan

Global stocks climbed Tuesday, fueled by a record surge in Tokyo as investors awaited U.S. inflation figures and the kickoff of major bank earnings. Japan’s Nikkei soared 3.3%, while the yen slipped toward 159 per dollar. IG strategist Chris Beauchamp described the market as “climbing and climbing” a fresh “wall of worry.” Gold hovered near $4,600 an ounce following a record high, with RBC’s Christopher Louney dubbing it a “catch-all” hedge. The U.S. December consumer price index arrives Tuesday and might reshape expectations around the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Analysts predict annual core inflation, excluding food and energy, will tick up to 2.7%. Traders also factored in President Donald Trump’s vow to impose a 25% tariff on any nation trading with Iran, coupled with fresh criticism of Fed independence.
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Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

New York, January 13, 2026, 07:34 EST — Premarket Shares of United States Gasoline Fund LP ticked up about 1.1% in early trading Tuesday as oil prices surged amid concerns that unrest in Iran could tighten supply. Brent futures climbed $1.20, or 1.9%, to $65.07 a barrel by 1150 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.23, roughly 2.1%, hitting $60.73. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates.
13 January 2026
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Brent price today jumps toward two-month high as Iran unrest flares; oil-stock investors watch CPI, Venezuela flows

Brent price today jumps toward two-month high as Iran unrest flares; oil-stock investors watch CPI, Venezuela flows

London, January 13, 2026, 12:05 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures climbed $1.06, or 1.7%, reaching $64.93 a barrel by 0934 GMT on Tuesday, near levels not seen since mid-November amid renewed worries about Iran’s exports. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.02, also 1.7%, to $60.52. John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted the market is factoring in some price protection against geopolitical risks, while Barclays estimates that unrest in Iran has tacked on roughly $3-$4 a barrel in geopolitical “risk premium”—the added cost traders accept to hedge against supply disruptions.
13 January 2026
Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Alphabet briefly hit a $4 trillion market cap on Monday following news that Apple’s upcoming AI models will use Google’s Gemini, cementing a multi-year partnership. Class A shares climbed as much as 1.7% to an all-time high of $334.04 before easing back, fueled by optimism around Google Cloud’s growth: revenue surged 34% in Q3, with backlog hitting $155 billion. Phil Blancato, CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, described Alphabet as “the one name that has surprised us all” within Wall Street’s “Magnificent Seven” — a nickname for seven mega-cap tech giants. Alphabet joined Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple as the fourth company to reach a $4 trillion valuation. Apple’s partnership sends a clear message to investors raising tougher questions about AI’s impact on earnings. Bringing Gemini closer to iPhone users fits the bill for what markets are rewarding—even as valuations remain lofty.
13 January 2026
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Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:00 EST — Premarket Oil prices climbed early Tuesday, with Brent futures rising $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52, close to their strongest points since mid-November. Barclays estimated the geopolitical “risk premium”—the extra cost traders factor in for possible supply disruptions—at around $3-$4 a barrel. Brent’s premium over Dubai, a key Middle East benchmark, also stretched to its widest since July, according to LSEG data. John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted, “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers.”
13 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket Oil prices surged again Tuesday, with Brent nearing $65 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbing back above $60 as traders factored in heightened risks from Iran. By 0934 GMT, Brent futures had risen $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel; WTI gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates. Barclays estimated the Iran unrest “risk premium” — the added cost reflecting supply fears — at roughly $3-$4 a barrel.
13 January 2026
Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

New York, January 13, 2026, 06:57 ET — Premarket Mortgage rates in the U.S. hovered around 6.2% on Tuesday. Rocket Companies shares dipped 0.5% in premarket trading ahead of inflation figures. According to Bankrate, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.20%, or 6.26% APR including fees. UWM Holdings edged down 0.2%, while homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar climbed roughly 1.5% and 1.4%, respectively.
13 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday and Walmart gained about 3% after the companies outlined plans to let shoppers buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items without leaving Google’s Gemini app. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/walmart-partners-with-google-gemini-on-shopping-tool.html The timing is the point. Big tech and big retailers are trying to turn chat into a checkout lane, part of what the industry calls “agentic commerce” — AI that can take multi-step tasks, like building a cart and paying, after a user prompts it.
13 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $92,000 ahead of CPI test as Fed jitters linger

Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $92,000 ahead of CPI test as Fed jitters linger

Bitcoin traded just below $92,000 on Tuesday, pulling back slightly from an earlier dip toward $90,000. Investors stayed cautious ahead of U.S. inflation figures, which might shake up expectations for interest-rate cuts. Crypto moves nonstop, yet it often follows the lead of U.S. rates and the dollar. When traders expect policy to remain tight, risk appetite tends to evaporate quickly.
13 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:41 — Premarket AI shares showed a mixed picture in early trading Tuesday as Nvidia clarified its payment terms for the H200 AI chips. The company said Chinese buyers aren’t required to pay upfront and emphasized it won’t charge for products not delivered. Nvidia edged up 0.03% to $184.94.
13 January 2026
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  • Shrem InvIT promoter group cuts stake, sells ₹50.66 crore of units on NSE
    June 29, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. Satish Venture(S) Global LLP, linked to Shrem InvIT's promoter group, offloaded 45 lakh units on the NSE last week, booking ₹50.66 crore. Shrem Infra Investment Manager said the sales took place on June 25 and June 29 through on-market deals. The stake dropped to 3.97%, down from 4.71%, with Satish Venture holding 2.43 crore units after the selloff. Sale figures don't include taxes and brokerage. The disclosures come as per SEBI insider trading rules.
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