On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with Philippines President Bongbong Marcos, blaming high interest rates for housing market struggles. This latest outburst follows weeks of the White House openly challenging the Fed’s political independence, as …
Read More »Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …
Read More »EUR/USD Rises Amid Trade Tensions and ECB Policy Outlook
EUR/USD climbed 0.50% to 1.1694, rebounding from a daily low of 1.1614, as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.67% to 97.806. Falling U.S. Treasury yields at 4.64% and looming August 1 U.S. tariff deadlines spurred dollar outflows, boosting the pair. Investors await EU PMI data and U.S. housing and …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on CNBC– July 21, 2025
Interviewed by CNBC, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, commented on and analyzed market movements and the performance of key assets across financial markets.Dow Jones IndexHashad explained that the Dow Jones Industrial Average maintained positive momentum, supported by its stability above the 50-day Simple Moving Average …
Read More »U.S. Sectors Face Downgrades Amid Policy Uncertainty
Fitch Ratings downgraded 25% of U.S. industry sectors to “deteriorating,” citing unclear trade and tariff policies under the Trump administration. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) at 97.806, down 0.67%, reflects market caution, with EUR/USD at 1.1700 (+0.4%) and GBP/USD at 1.3600 (+0.3%). Copper futures, up 0.65% to $5.6410 per pound, …
Read More »Corporate Ethereum Surge Drives Blockchain Momentum
On Monday, Ethereum traded at $3,734.50, down 0.64% (-$24.00), consolidating within an ascending triangle after a 25.54% weekly gain. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) stood at $116,941, down 0.39%, ranging between $116,000 and $120,000. Corporate adoption of Ethereum, fueled by its decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure, influences the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) at 97.878, …
Read More »Crude Prices Slide Amid Global Supply Surge Fears
Crude oil prices faced downward pressure, with August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) declining 0.29% to $65.85 per barrel and Brent crude (UKOIL) dropping 0.29% to $68.97 per barrel. Concerns over a global oil supply glut, driven by potential increases in Iraqi and Saudi exports, outweighed support from EU sanctions on …
Read More »Is Powell Taking a Blow Below the Belt? Fresh Criminal Allegations Ignite Fed Firestorm
On Monday, July 21, 2025, global markets reeled as President Donald Trump, labeling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a failure,” fueled a criminal referral by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, accusing Powell of perjury over a $2.5 billion Fed renovation. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.67% to 97.806 from 98.462, …
Read More »Tech Stocks Climb as Tariff Concerns Ease and Further Earnings Loom
U.S. stock indices advanced, with the S&P 500 up 0.56% to 6,331.81, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.62% to 20,885.65, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.53% to 44,484.49, driven by optimism in Big Tech and easing tariff concerns. Alphabet jumped 2.21% to $190.04, while Tesla dipped 0.16% to $329.11 …
Read More »Gold and Silver Rally as Dollar Index and Yields Retreat
Gold climbed to $3,397.10, up 1.40% from $3,350.10, and silver (XAG/USD) rose 2.02% to $38.94, driven by a declining U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and falling US Treasury yields. The DXY, at 97.806, fell 0.67% from 98.462, reflecting trade uncertainties, while 10-year Treasury yields dropped to 4.65%, boosting the appeal of …
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