Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech. His coverage ranges from stocks and technology to economic developments across global markets. He worked in investment research and market analysis before becoming a financial journalist and is a graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

Gold slipped 0.5% to $5,040.47 an ounce by 0900 GMT, cooling off after last week’s record high of $5,594.82 from Jan. 29. April U.S. gold futures were also down, shedding 0.3% to $5,062.60. A firmer dollar, up 0.1%, and renewed strength in global equities—particularly as Tokyo extended gains following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory—dampened safe-haven interest. “The return of risk appetite has weighed on gold prices,” said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista.
10 February 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty tops 25,900 again as foreign inflows and trade deal buzz linger

India stock market today: Nifty tops 25,900 again as foreign inflows and trade deal buzz linger

Indian equity benchmarks inched up for a third straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 closing 0.26% higher at 25,935.15 and the Sensex gaining 0.25% to 84,273.92. Auto stocks rose 1.4% and metals added 0.8%, while exchange operator BSE jumped 6.3% on quarterly results and Ramco Cements slid 3% after its numbers failed to impress. “Improving sentiment around renewed foreign inflows, strength in U.S. markets, and optimism surrounding the interim India–U.S. trade framework are providing near-term support,” said Aakash Shah, technical research analyst at Choice Equity Broking. Foreign portfolio investors, overseas funds that trade Indian stocks, bought 22.55 billion rupees’ worth of shares on Monday, provisional data showed.
10 February 2026
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ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

Australian stocks closed almost flat Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 shedding just 2.7 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 8,867.40. Insurance brokers took a hit as renewed AI competition fears surfaced. Miners, gold names, and tech all moved higher. “A peer releasing an app has wiped billions off the market capitalisations of the insurance broking sector,” said Luke Winchester, portfolio manager at Merewether Capital.
10 February 2026
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India fintech MIDASX hits best quarter, turns cash-flow positive as it scales AI-led distribution

India fintech MIDASX hits best quarter, turns cash-flow positive as it scales AI-led distribution

MIDASX on Tuesday logged its best-ever quarter, with revenue jumping 30% in Q3 of its 2025-26 fiscal. The company also reported it’s now cash-flow positive, after its software subscription segment finally hit break-even. https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/midasx-records-best-quarter-since-inception-30-yoy-growth-saas-vertical-turns-cash-flow-positive/2850705/
10 February 2026
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Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Crypto traders are dialing down their wagers on Fed rate cuts this year, with bets shifting after President Donald Trump put forward ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh for the top job. According to CoinGape, data from betting markets now points to traders anticipating two cuts, not three. https://coingape.com/crypto-traders-reduce-fed-rate-cut-bets-as-expert-calls-warsh-dovish/
10 February 2026
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