Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: A couple of events were the most important in global financial markets last week; the FOMC Minutes last July and the statements of the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Both were in favor of risk appetite after they tipped the scales towards …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – August 26, 2024
Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Hashad discussed recent market developments, asset performance, and investment tools, including oil, gold, and cryptocurrencies. He also shared his expectations regarding monetary policy, particularly the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Obviously Dovish Fed Chair Hints: It’s Time For Interest Rate Cut
Despite his refusal to give precise timing or extent hints, Fed Chair Jerome Powell set the foundation for future interest rate reductions on Friday. During the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Chair of the Board of Directors declared, “The time has come for policy to adjust.” This …
Read More »Dollar Softens as Markets Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech; Yen Gains on Ueda’s Hawkish Remarks
The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as traders prepared for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen led gains among major currencies after Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed his commitment to raising interest rates if inflation continues to …
Read More »Why Do Markets Eagerly Await Powell’s Hints At Jackson Hole?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver his most important speech of the year, raising concerns that the Fed may have delayed relieving pressure on the economy. In July, following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters at a news conference. Most …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 21
The US Dollar continued its downward trend, reaching levels last seen in late December 2023. This decline was primarily fueled by growing expectations for a September interest rate cut, as indicated by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. Key Economic Events:Jackson Hole : This influential economic gathering kicks off …
Read More »What can markets expect from Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech?
The Fed is prepared to reduce key interest rates next month as a result of inflation getting closer to its 2% target, while officials at the Fed are now focusing on the state of the labour market because they are growing more optimistic about their ability to control inflation amid …
Read More »Dollar Hits Yearly Low Against Euro Amid Anticipation of U.S. Payrolls Revisions and Powell’s Speech
The U.S. dollar slipped to its lowest level this year against the euro on Wednesday, as traders awaited crucial revisions to U.S. payrolls data later in the day and looked ahead to a significant speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the end of the week. The dollar also …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 20
The USD Index extended its decline and traded just pips away from the so-far yearly lows near 101.30. The weekly MBA Mortgage Applications are due on August 21 ahead of the publication of the FOMC Minutes and the weekly report on US crude oil inventories by the EIA. Sellers continued …
Read More »Gold’s Rally Continues Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold prices have been on a remarkable rally, recently reaching fresh all-time and historical highs. A confluence of technical indicators and fundamental factors suggests that this bullish trend may persist. Technical Analysis: A Strong FoundationThe recent price action has been characterized by a series of higher highs and higher lows, …
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