European stocks surged on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in over a month, buoyed by robust earnings reports from companies like Swiss UBS and Italian UniCredit, alongside optimistic sentiment surrounding potential interest rate cuts. At 0710 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.6 percent, building on its highest weekly …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closed at a 3-week high
On Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei index surged over 1 percent, reflecting improved investor sentiment driven by heightened bets on potential US interest rate cuts and sustained gains in the technology sector. Closing at 38,835.10 points, the Nikkei index climbed 1.57 percent, marking its highest closing level since April 15. The broader …
Read More »Japanese yen declines despite continued fears of state intervention
On Tuesday, the yen continued its decline against the dollar, influenced by interest rate differentials despite warnings from Japanese officials following suspected interventions triggered by substantial dollar selling last week. The Australian dollar dipped 0.36 percent to $0.6601 USD from its recent peak of $0.6650 USD reached last Friday, matching …
Read More »Oil rises after Israeli strikes on Rafah and the continuation of truce talks
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday following reports of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza city of Rafah, with ceasefire negotiations ongoing but no agreement reached yet with Hamas. By 0400 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by 23 cents, or 0.28 percent, reaching $83.56 per barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate crude …
Read More »Gold rises with US rate cut bets and the Middle East conflict
Gold Prices Rise on Rate Cut Bets and Safe-Haven Demand Amid Gaza Uncertainty Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, supported by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year and increased demand for the precious metal as a safe haven amid uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – May 6
“Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a distinguished member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, provided insightful commentary and thorough analysis on the latest market dynamics and key asset performances in an exclusive interview with Dubai TV.” Interest Rate Decision of the Bank of …
Read More »Oil Prices React to Saudi Moves and Gaza Tensions
Oil futures surged on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase crude prices for most regions in June, coinciding with escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about a broader conflict in the major oil-producing area. At 0852 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed by 73 cents, or 0.9 percent, …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Rate Cut Speculation
Bitcoin saw a marginal rise on Monday, rebounding from bear market territory over the weekend, although uncertainties lingered amidst heightened speculation regarding potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Benefiting from a significant decline in the dollar following weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, Bitcoin recovered from recent lows, climbing 1.7% in the past …
Read More »Oil prices rise in futures after Saudi Arabia raises the price of Arab crude
The dollar was broadly stable on Monday, May 6, after a report showed a slowdown in job growth in the United States, and raised hopes that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year, while the yen fell after a wave of volatility resulting from what is believed …
Read More »Gold rises, affected by tensions in the Middle East and hopes of a US interest rate cut
Gold prices rose on Monday, May 6, as continued tensions in the Middle East and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will begin lowering interest rates later in the year increased the appeal of the precious metal. Gold rose in instant transactions 0.3% to $2,309.24 per ounce by 0427 GMT. …
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