The financial landscape is currently a puzzle of conflicting signals. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is hitting record highs, a traditional sign of a strong economy and robust corporate health. On the other, key economic data points like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and jobless claims are …
Read More »The Curious Case of Soaring Dow, Slowing US Economy
In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …
Read More »WTI Crude Oil Drops as IEA, OPEC Issue Warnings About Oversupply
WTI erases early-week gains as it drops over 2% to trade at $62.20. In August, OPEC+ production increased by 509,000 barrels per day, reaching 42.4 million barrels per day. The IEA lowers its demand prediction to 740,000 bpd and warns of a 2.5 million bpd global surplus in H2 2025.As …
Read More »ECB Holds Rates Steady, Leaves Path for Possible Future Cut Open
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as expected, while offering little guidance on its next steps. Policymakers signaled caution as inflation projections dipped below target for next year, keeping alive market speculation of a final “insurance” cut later in 2025. Rates on Hold, Outlook Cautious …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Alarabiya TV – Sept 11, 2025
In an interview conducted by Alarabiya TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of financial markets. Q: Will the Fed cut interest rates in September? And if so, will it be …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Await Key U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation figures that could define the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Despite the dip, bullion remained close to record highs as firm bets on a September rate cut and concerns over Fed …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Supply Risks Balance Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, holding near recent highs after a volatile week marked by heightened geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, offset by worries of oversupply following an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent oil futures for November traded at $67.49 per barrel, …
Read More »Stephen Miran’s Nomination Explained: Can a Presidential Pick Stay Independent at the Fed?
The US Senate Banking Committee just advanced President Trump’s pick for the Federal Reserve, Stephen Miran, despite serious concerns about his political independence. The 13-11 vote moves Miran one step closer to joining the central bank in time for a key interest rate decision, but his unique arrangement with the …
Read More »What’s Really Driving the US Stock Market to Fresh Record Highs?
The stock market closed with mixed results, yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both hit new record closing highs. This seemingly contradictory performance highlights a market pulled in two different directions: the broader enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a significant, fundamental shift in economic data. Despite a drag from …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: After PPI Reading, US CPI Takes Center Stage, ECB “On Hold”
US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in below expectations, bolstering bets of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week. The US Dollar (USD) is on the back foot, weakened by mounting market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. This sentiment …
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