Bitcoin traded flat on Wednesday, maintaining its position within a narrow range as market sentiment remained clouded by growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and its potential economic repercussions. The muted price action reflects cautious investor behavior ahead of a possible high-stakes discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese …
Read More »Asian Stocks Advance on Hopes of Renewed U.S.-China Trade Dialogue and Political Stability in South Korea
Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Traders Weigh Trump-Xi Trade Talks and Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Wednesday, as investors balanced a modest return in risk appetite against persistent safe haven demand. Speculation over a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping helped buoy market sentiment, but gold remained well-supported amid …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices saw a notable increase on Tuesday, with futures contracts rising by 2.00% to $63.30 per barrel, up from $62.98. This surge is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, which intensified after Ukraine’s recent strikes deep within Russian territory.Beyond the immediate conflict, several other factors are …
Read More »Gold Under Pressure: A Dollar-Driven Correction
Gold’s recent downturn on Tuesday, with futures contracts falling to $3376 per ounce from a previous close of $3406, highlights a critical interplay between currency strength and precious metal valuations. This movement is not an isolated event but a clear reaction to a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by a confluence …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohamed Hashad’s Interview on Dubai TV – June 02, 2025
On Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in the financial markets.Oil Market DevelopmentsRegarding oil, Hashad stated that oil prices saw a significant rise at the beginning of this month …
Read More »EUR/GBP Slips as Eurozone Inflation Signals ECB Rate Cut
The EUR/GBP pair is under pressure, sliding toward the 0.8400 psychological level as Eurozone inflation data fuels expectations of a dovish European Central Bank (ECB) policy shift. Released on Tuesday, May 2025, preliminary figures show core inflation cooling, pushing the ECB closer to a rate cut at its Thursday meeting. …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine Conflict Refuels Market Volatility in June 2025
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing since February 2022, continues to ripple through global financial markets, with early June 2025 events amplifying uncertainty. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian air bases and stalled peace talks in Istanbul have driven volatility in equities, energy, and safe-haven assets. These developments signal prolonged geopolitical tensions, threatening …
Read More »US Labor Market: Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Unexpected Surge in Job Openings
In April 2025, US job openings rose unexpectedly to 7.39 million, up from 7.2 million in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). This increase defied expectations of a decline to 7.1 million, signaling persistent labor market strength despite economic uncertainties. The …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Slip Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday as investors exercised caution amid renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth. The market also braced for key economic data and the progress of a controversial tax and spending bill in Congress. …
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