Interviewed by Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the interest rate expectations of the European Central Bank, which holds its monetary policy meeting next Thursday. Hashad also touched with analysis a number …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 23
Crude oil prices declined on Monday. The WTI barrel dropped to its lowest level in a week, reaching $85.66.Gold pulled back despite the sharp slide in US yields; XAU/USD found support above $1,970. Meanwhile, Silver experienced losses and dropped below $23.00.Remarkable DevelopmentsThe Treasury market was the center of attention on …
Read More »US, China conduct in-depth constructive economic discussions
China’s Finance Ministry said, on Tuesday, that the two sides had in-depth, candid and constructive discussions on the macroeconomic situation and policies of the two countries and the world,” following the conclusion of the first meeting between the China-US economic working group.Additional QuotesChina expressed its concern, both sides will maintain …
Read More »Yield on a 10-year Treasury reached 5% for the first time since 2007
The 10-year Treasury yield has reached 5% for the first time since 2007, marking a significant shift in the global financial system. The increase in yields means that the US government must pay more to borrow money from investors to cover its spending, impacting people worldwide. The 10-year Treasury yield …
Read More »US stocks rise, continue to follow the bond market’s lead
Wall Street is continuing a monthslong run where it’s slavishly followed the cue of the bond market. The S&P 500 shook off a weak start and was up 0.3% in midday trading. The benchmark index is coming off its worst week in a month. Early Monday morning, the yield on …
Read More »Dollar exhibits softer performance ahead of eventful week
The US Dollar faces selling pressure as investors await fresh catalyst. Dovish bets on the Fed and lower US yields weakened the green currency. The US will release the preliminary estimate of Q3 GDP and PCE inflation data this week. The US Dollar Index declined to the 105.75 area. Falling …
Read More »Yen seen preparing for possible leap
The Japanese Yen continues to struggle against the USD, with the pair coiling below the key level of 150 and threatening a breakout higher. Dovish remarks from BoJ Governor Ueda have pushed the pair higher, and intervention from Japanese authorities is likely as key price/yield levels are now close to …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, October 16 – 20
The US government posted a $170 billion budget deficit, according to the Treasury Department, which reported $467 billion in total receipts and $638 billion in total outlays.The fiscal deficit for the fiscal year 2023 was $1.696 trillion, a 23% increase from the previous year and the largest since the start …
Read More »ECB finalises report on banking credit risk management
The European Central Bank has published its final report on “Sound practices in counterparty credit risk governance and management,” following a public consultation that ended in July 2023. The report identifies sound market practices and areas for improvement in managing counterparty credit risk. The ECB has acknowledged all comments received …
Read More »Could gold reap more gains on escalating Middle East woes?
Despite higher bond yields, the Gold price gained to around $1,980 this week – its highest level in three months. Economists at Commerzbank analyze the yellow metal’s outlook.The Gold Index (XAU/USD) upside potential is likely exhausted, but gold price could probably chalk up some additional gains if the Middle East …
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