The previous trading session saw mixed activity in US crude oil futures contracts, with prices touching the official target at $80.40 per barrel before retracing slightly. Technically, the resistance level at $80.40 exerted downward pressure on oil prices, prompting a temporary retreat. Currently, prices are hovering near the lower end …
Read More »Gold is flirting with the historical peak 5/3/2024
Gold prices surged in the latest trading session, surpassing the targets outlined in technical reports from the previous week. The precious metal reached a peak of $2118 per ounce, marking a significant milestone in its upward trajectory. Analyzing the 4-hour chart through a technical lens reveals that the simple moving …
Read More »Euro looking for a stronger direction 5/3/2024
The EUR/USD pair has exhibited a slight upward bias during the initial trading sessions of the week. However, this upward momentum has been limited, with the pair struggling to consolidate above the key resistance level of 1.0860. On the technical front, analyzing the 4-hour time frame chart reveals that the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – March 4, 2024
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments across financial markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV. Asked about cryptocurrencies, in light of Bitcoin’s recent surge …
Read More »GBP/USD fluctuates as markets get prepared for a busy trading week
The GBP/USD pair reached the 1.2700 handle on Monday, but then fell back, reducing gains but hitting the rollover higher than initially expected. The UK’s economic calendar is expected to be thin this week, with a weaker showing from the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) labor report on Friday. The UK …
Read More »US stocks retreat from record performance, bitcoin advances to fresh highs
US stocks closed lower on Monday as investors have shifted focus to the upcoming congressional testimony by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the monthly NFP report that could put equity gains to a real test.The S&P 500 fell just below the flatline after ending Friday with its 16th weekly win …
Read More »WTI slides as demand trumps all other factors
Oil prices fell on Monday due to rising tensions in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas conflict, with OPEC+ extending voluntary production cuts and demand sentiment taking a hit from an unusually mild winter. Brent crude was trading up 1.05% at $82.67, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was trading up …
Read More »Powell expected to encounter pressure from Democrats, Republicans
Jerome Powell has repeatedly said the looming election plays no role in policy decisions, but some Fed watchers worry that rate cuts this year could be perceived as the Fed giving a boost to Democrats. PHOTO: BLOOMBERGJerome Powell JEROME Powell faces heightened pressure this week from Democrats who want interest-rate …
Read More »Euro expected to appreciate only slightly against the US dollar
Economists expect the EUR/USD exchange rate to end the year at 1.1000. Limited upside potential is also suggested.Economists see limited upside potential for EUR/USD this year. By the end of the year, economist expect prices to be around 1.1000. The Euro is likely to appreciate slightly over the next few …
Read More »USD/JPY trades with gains on hopes of policy normalization
The USD/JPY advances toward 150.47, up +0.28%, at the time of writing, as Bank of Japan might postpone policy-normalization plans. BoJ’s Ueda wants to see more wage data before announcing victory over deflation. The US Dollar will be guided by Fed Powell’s testimony and employment data.The USD/JPY pair marched toward …
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