The US dollar continued its weekly recovery, gaining ground even as US yields displayed a mixed tone across the yield curve. Investors are now factoring in the possibility of two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Meanwhile, market participants are fully anticipating a 25 basis point …
Read More »What can markets expect from ECB’s rate decision?
Based on recent signals from central bank officials that the economy qualifies monetary authorities for this option, the ECB is widely expected to cut rates at its meeting, on Thursday, June 6.If this forecast comes to pass, it will be the first European cut for lending interest since 2016 and …
Read More »ADP data drives US stocks higher
US stocks rose on Wednesday due to the slowing of job gains in May, as private employers added 152,000 jobs last month, less than expected. This data suggests that the US labor market is cooling, boosting investor hopes that the Fed could cut interest rates later this year. Nvidia (NVDA) …
Read More »What can US ADP data tell about gold price outlook?
The US ADP data, which has been a significant factor in gold traders’ predictions, has missed the forecast and has altered the outlook for the Fed. The US central bank’s strategy has led to a decline in the dollar index and a positive impact on the gold price. However, the …
Read More »USD/CAD spiked after BoC rate decision, US ISM Services PMI data
The USD/CAD pair rallies after the Bank of Canada decides to cut its key interest rate at its June meeting. The decision was widely expected but still weighs on the Canadian Dollar, lifting the pair which also gets a second boost after US ISM Services PMIs surprise to the upside, …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – June 5
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development Department at Noor Capital, Member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the most prominent developments across markets as well as the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV.As investors, analysts and traders are awaiting …
Read More »Following First Rate Cut, BoC Governor Comments on inflation, Soft Landing
At his press conference on Thursday, BoC’s Governor Tiff Macklem reiterated that decisions on interest rates will be on a meeting-by-meeting basis.The USD/CAD pair climbed to four-day tops past the 1.3700 mark as investors continue to assess the BoC’s rate decision, while Toronto stocks (TSX index) rose after the bank …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 4
The USD Index (DXY) advanced slightly after briefly testing two-month lows near 104.00. On June 5, MBA’s Mortgage Applications are due seconded by ADP Employment Change, the final S&P Global Services PMI and the ISM Services PMI.The dollar managed to reverse part of the recent weakness after bottoming out in …
Read More »What is behind speculations on looming US economic slowdown?
As a result of recent weaker than expected US data, particularly from last week and the first two days of the current new trading week, worries and concerns have surfaced regarding the likelihood that the US economy could slide into a deep slowdown in the near future. Investors first thought …
Read More »Gold price retreats amid risk aversion
Gold prices have fallen by 0.90% in the mid-North American session on Tuesday, amid risk-off sentiment and falling US Treasury bond yields. The latest tranche of US economic data shows the economy is slowing down, warranting lower interest rates. However, the Gold Index, XAU/USD, trades with losses and exchanges hands …
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