Today: 6 July 2026

Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 13:52 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures slipped Tuesday following a recent surge to multi-year peaks fueled by storm concerns. The February Henry Hub contract dropped 18.4 cents, or 2.7%, to $6.62 per million British thermal units in afternoon trading. With the contract set to expire Wednesday, even small changes in forecasts sparked sharp price moves.
AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

AI stocks rise as Nvidia and Microsoft climb into earnings week — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2026, 13:53 EST — Trading in regular session. Shares tied to AI climbed Tuesday, led by Nvidia, which gained 1.7%, and Microsoft, up 2.3%, as chip stocks outpaced the broader market. The Nasdaq-100 ETF Invesco QQQ edged up roughly 0.9%, the iShares Semiconductor ETF jumped 2.8%, while the S&P 500 ETF SPY rose 0.4%.
Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price stays above $100 after record spike as Fed decision looms

New York, January 27, 2026, 13:42 EST — Regular session Spot silver surged 4% to $108.05 an ounce by 11:35 a.m. EST Tuesday, following a record high of $117.69 in the previous session. Traders are digesting President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals on South Korean imports alongside a looming U.S. government funding deadline. Silver has rallied over 50% so far in 2026, after jumping 146% last year. Bank of America’s Michael Widmer warned of “a lot of volatility ahead” amid the ongoing Federal Reserve meeting. Citi bumped its short-term silver target sharply, from $100 to $150 an ounce.
Gold price today: Near $5,100 again as the Fed meeting and tariff threats keep haven bids alive

Gold price today: Near $5,100 again as the Fed meeting and tariff threats keep haven bids alive

New York, January 27, 2026, 13:41 EST — Regular session Gold prices hovered near record peaks Tuesday, continuing a rally fueled by shifting policy news that keeps markets on edge. Spot gold climbed 1.5% to $5,090.94 an ounce by 11:35 a.m. EST, after hitting a record of $5,110.50 on Monday. February U.S. gold futures edged up 0.1% to $5,086.90. The metal has surged roughly 18% this year. Michael Widmer, a commodities strategist at Bank of America, pointed out that “rallies normally end because the drivers that took people into the gold market originally dissipate - and that’s just not the case.”
27 January 2026
Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 13:20 — Regular session underway. Redwire Corporation shares surged nearly 28% to $14.01 in Tuesday afternoon trading, after the Jacksonville, Florida-based space and defense supplier announced it secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle, which carries a $151 billion ceiling. The stock hit an intraday high of $14.54 on volume nearing 80 million shares. Redwire said the IDIQ award is multi-vendor and doesn’t guarantee revenue. CEO Peter Cannito highlighted that “Redwire’s proven space and defense technologies … position us to deliver resilient, multi-domain solutions for national security missions.”

Stock Market Today

  • Cotton Futures Mostly Higher Monday as July Dips, Other Commodities Mixed
    July 6, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT. Cotton futures posted gains of 100 to 112 points in most contracts on Monday, but the July contract dropped. July 26 cotton lost 71 points to finish at 72.57 cents per pound. December 26 added 108 points, and March 27 was up 112 points. Crude oil slid 57 cents and the US dollar index ticked up 0.104 to 100.725. The Cotlook A Index fell 75 points to 85.80 cents on July 3. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged at 185,034 bales. The Adjusted World Price dropped 194 points to 61.94 cents per pound.
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