Today: 7 July 2026

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures for February delivery surged 91.3 cents, up 17.3%, to $6.188 per million British thermal units early Monday, close to a 52-week peak of $6.293. Meanwhile, the March contract lagged, starting the session at $3.799 as traders shifted focus to February’s Jan. 28 expiration.
26 January 2026
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Washington Metro opens public comment on $4.8 billion FY2027 budget plan with no fare hike

Washington Metro opens public comment on $4.8 billion FY2027 budget plan with no fare hike

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority opened an online public comment period on its proposed $4.8 billion fiscal 2027 budget, promising more frequent Metrorail service and no fare increase. Comments are due Feb. 10 and WMATA said it will compile the feedback for its board in March. The plan matters because it sets next year’s rail and bus service for the U.S. capital region, and it signals what Metro can afford to keep fixing. Operating money covers day-to-day service; capital money goes to longer-life projects such as rail cars, track and stations.
26 January 2026
Gold price hits $5,100 record as safe-haven buying builds; miners jump ahead of Fed

Gold price hits $5,100 record as safe-haven buying builds; miners jump ahead of Fed

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 06:00 — Premarket Gold prices surged past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, reaching a new high as investors flocked to bullion and precious metals for safety. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $5,093.96 by 0841 GMT, after briefly hitting $5,110.50. U.S. February gold futures also rose 2.2%, settling at $5,090.40. Silver jumped to a record $110.06, while platinum touched a fresh peak of $2,897.35.
26 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $110 to a record as dollar slides on intervention talk and Fed focus

Silver price breaks $110 to a record as dollar slides on intervention talk and Fed focus

London, Jan 26, 2026, 11:02 GMT — Regular session Silver prices surged past $110 an ounce on Monday, marking a new record as investors rushed into precious metals, shunning the dollar. Spot silver hit $110.06 and was last up 6.2% at $109.36 by 0841 GMT. The market jitters were fueled by Trump’s fresh tariff threat—a 100% tariff on Canada linked to a possible China trade deal. Heraeus Metals trader Alexander Zumpfe warned the sharp rally could trigger “sharp interim corrections.”
26 January 2026
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Fed week starts: U.S. stock futures dip as Big Tech earnings loom and gold hits new record

Fed week starts: U.S. stock futures dip as Big Tech earnings loom and gold hits new record

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 05:58 a.m. ET — Premarket U.S. stock index futures dipped slightly early Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and a packed schedule of major tech earnings. S&P 500 futures slipped roughly 0.1%. These futures trade ahead of the market open and offer a glimpse at where stocks might open.
26 January 2026
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Winter Storm Fern jolts U.S. power prices above $1,800 as PJM outages jump

Winter Storm Fern jolts U.S. power prices above $1,800 as PJM outages jump

Power plant outages spiked across the eastern U.S. Sunday, sending wholesale electricity prices soaring. PJM Interconnection responded by directing certain customers to reduce consumption as Winter Storm Fern boosted demand and tightened fuel availability. Price swings matter here because they strike utilities just as demand from homes and businesses peaks. Grid operators face the coldest part of the week with tighter margins for mistakes. In natural gas-reliant areas, pipeline bottlenecks and equipment failures can quickly turn a cold snap into a supply crunch.
26 January 2026
Gold finally cracks $5,000 an ounce — what’s fueling the record run

Gold finally cracks $5,000 an ounce — what’s fueling the record run

Gold blasted past the $5,000-an-ounce threshold on Monday, hitting a high of $5,110.50 before pulling back. The precious metal’s sharp rally reflects investors and central banks scrambling for safety amid geopolitical tensions and turbulence in U.S. markets. This shift is significant — it’s no longer a steady climb. Gold’s surge is pulling other precious metals along, pushing dealers and jewellers to adjust prices on their stock nearly every day.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Kospi drops nearly 5% as Asian stocks fall—even with Wall Street AI bounce
    July 7, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Asian shares fell Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi leading the losses, down almost 5% as local tech names dropped. Samsung Electronics tumbled 7.7% despite a huge surge in operating profit, as foreign funds shifted out of the stock. SK Hynix was down 6.7% with a $28 billion U.S. stock sale on deck. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also traded lower. This came as U.S. markets rose, S&P 500 up 0.7%, lifted by AI gains and Broadcom jumping 3.7% after Apple deals.
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