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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.

Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% this week, with refinance rates slightly higher, according to Bankrate and Zillow. Demand for new loans remains muted as rates have not fallen below the key 6% threshold. High home prices continue to limit affordability, especially in major cities. Lenders report that refinancing is attractive mainly when borrowers can cut rates by a full percentage point.
9 February 2026
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FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

A consortium led by Advent International and FedEx has agreed to buy InPost for €15.60 per share in cash, valuing the company at about €7.8 billion. The price is about 50% above InPost’s January 2 closing level. Advent and FedEx will each hold 37% after settlement, with CEO Rafał Brzoska’s A&R at 16% and PPF at 10%. The deal requires at least 80% shareholder acceptance and regulatory approval.
9 February 2026
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Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Adyen and Uber expanded their payments partnership to include physical kiosks and new markets, with the first kiosk at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The deal adds processing in the UAE, Hong Kong, Caribbean, and local acquiring in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. Banks and fintechs are also increasing investment in embedded payments and automation. Industry analysts note a shift toward specialist providers as AI and real-time payment systems grow.
9 February 2026
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South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s financial watchdog called for stricter crypto rules after Bithumb mistakenly credited customers with over $40 billion in bitcoin. Bithumb said it recovered 99.7% of the 620,000 bitcoin distributed in error and blocked withdrawals within 35 minutes. Bitcoin prices on Bithumb briefly plunged 17% before stabilizing. Regulators are considering deeper inspections of crypto exchanges.
9 February 2026
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RELX share price today: Stock steadies in early London trade as earnings loom

RELX share price today: Stock steadies in early London trade as earnings loom

RELX shares rose 0.3% to 2,152 pence by 0804 GMT Monday, remaining close to their 52-week low ahead of full-year results due Feb. 12. Investors are watching for signs of how AI adoption is affecting RELX’s subscription-based business and pricing power. Market sentiment remains fragile, with short-term flows and risk appetite shifting away from crowded tech trades.
9 February 2026
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HSBC share price ticks up in London as Asia rally and results countdown focus traders

HSBC share price ticks up in London as Asia rally and results countdown focus traders

HSBC shares rose 0.5% to 1,311.8 pence in early London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high ahead of annual results due Feb. 25. The bank’s Hong Kong stock climbed 3.2% to HK$139.10. Market sentiment was buoyed by gains in Asia after Japan’s election and a rebound in U.S. chip shares. Investors are watching for HSBC’s guidance on capital returns and outlook amid shifting rate expectations.
9 February 2026
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Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell’s U.S. shares closed at $75.29, up 0.8% Friday, as Brent crude fell 1% to $67.38 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to continue nuclear talks. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing forecasts, but raised its dividend 4% and began a $3.5 billion buyback. CEO Wael Sawan cited $26 billion in free cash flow and $45.7 billion net debt. Shell paused new investment in Kazakhstan amid $16.5 billion in disputes.
9 February 2026
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Glencore share price in focus before London open as copper firms and gold tops $5,000

Glencore share price in focus before London open as copper firms and gold tops $5,000

Glencore shares closed at 478.10 pence in London Friday, up 2.85 pence, while its Johannesburg line fell to 104.61 rand by early Monday. Gold rose 1.3% to $5,025.97 an ounce and copper gained 0.40% to $13,046.50 a ton as the dollar weakened. Glencore will report full-year results on Feb. 18. Traders are watching metals and currency moves ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data this week.
9 February 2026
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Hongkong Land stock rebounds in Singapore as buybacks stay in play ahead of March results

Hongkong Land stock rebounds in Singapore as buybacks stay in play ahead of March results

Hongkong Land Holdings rose 1.8% to $8.33 in Singapore by 3:19 p.m. Monday, with 3 million shares traded. The company disclosed buybacks of 170,000 shares each on Feb. 4 and 5 at prices above current levels. Hongkong Land recently launched a S$8.2 billion Singapore property fund and expanded its buyback program to $650 million. Investors await its 2025 results on March 5.
9 February 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock rises in Singapore as Indonesia steps up Martabe mine talks — what to watch next

Jardine Matheson stock rises in Singapore as Indonesia steps up Martabe mine talks — what to watch next

Jardine Matheson shares rose 1.1% to $76.54 in Singapore afternoon trade as investors watched for updates on Indonesia’s Martabe gold mine, whose permits were revoked after deadly floods. Astra, majority-owned by Jardine, controls Agincourt Resources, operator of the mine. Astra shares fell 1.5% in Jakarta. Jardine’s full-year results are due March 10.
9 February 2026
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Singtel share price rises as DC Tuas opens and cyberattack disclosure keeps telcos in focus

Singtel share price rises as DC Tuas opens and cyberattack disclosure keeps telcos in focus

Singtel shares rose 0.8% to S$4.76 by mid-afternoon Monday after opening its new 58-megawatt DC Tuas data centre, with over 90% capacity committed before launch. Singapore authorities said espionage group UNC3886 targeted all four local telecom operators last year, exfiltrating some technical data but causing no service disruption. Singtel’s next earnings report is due Feb. 18.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sugar Prices Rise on Crude Oil Gains and Brazilian Real Strength
    April 24, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT. Sugar prices climbed with May New York world sugar up 0.29% and August London ICE white sugar reaching a two-week high, supported by a 1% rise in crude oil prices. Higher crude oil boosts ethanol demand, encouraging mills to shift cane crushing from sugar to ethanol, limiting sugar supply. The Brazilian real hit a two-year high against the dollar, reducing Brazil's sugar exports. USDA forecasts a 3% drop in Brazil's 2026/27 sugar production as mills prioritize ethanol. Global sugar surplus estimates have been slashed by analysts, tightening the market. Supply concerns due to the Strait of Hormuz closure also underpin prices. Recent data shows mixed signals from Brazil's sugar output, while India maintains its export stance, keeping supply dynamics complex.

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Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

Silver Price Slide Deepens: Why Traders Are Watching Oil, CME Margins and the $75 Line

24 April 2026
Silver fell 0.7% to $74.88 an ounce in London on Friday as a stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and higher oil prices pressured metals. CME Group cut initial margin requirements for COMEX 5000 Silver futures to 11% from 14%. Brent crude climbed to $107 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked. India’s May silver futures dropped about 1% to 239,200 rupees per kg in early trade.
XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

XRP’s ETF Streak Hits A Fresh Test As $1.43 Price Holds

24 April 2026
XRP traded at $1.43 Friday after GraniteShares postponed its 3x leveraged XRP ETF launch to May 7. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $3.89 million in inflows on April 23, all from Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund, with cumulative net inflows at $1.28 billion. XRP remains fourth among cryptocurrencies by market value, holding near the mid-$1.40s despite steady ETF demand.
Bitcoin Price Nears $80,000 Again as ETF Cash Returns — What Could Stop the Rally

Bitcoin Price Nears $80,000 Again as ETF Cash Returns — What Could Stop the Rally

24 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $77,500 in London on Friday, supported by $223.3 million in inflows to U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 23. The token hit an intraday high of $78,600. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $75.9 million in outflows, while Ether fell 1.8% to around $2,317. Brent crude rose to $106.60 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
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