European stocks fall as limited dip-buying coincides with a risk rally. Europe PMIs on Wednesday, ECB due on Thursday. PMIs for the euro area are predicted to grow slightly.Tuesday saw a first leg up for European market indices, which reached near-term highs before reversing course and testing the low end …
Read More »EUR/USD declines ahead of ECB’s decision
At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair is down 0.45% in the North American session, to 1.0833, after rising to 1.0915, helped by the Fed’s policy outlook. The Eurozone’s decline in confidence and the ECB’s tighter credit policy impact the euro against the greenback.Future US GDP estimates and ECB …
Read More »Bitcoin Plummets Below $39,000 as Aggregate Liquidations Surge to $320 Million Within 24 Hours
Bitcoin (BTC) faced heightened volatility on Tuesday, slipping below the crucial $39,000 threshold and registering a 4.33% decline over the past 24 hours. As of the latest update, the primary cryptocurrency was exchanging hands at $38,955. This market movement prompted a significant liquidation event, affecting 124,153 traders and resulting in …
Read More »Bank of Japan expected to hold rates amid need for hints on inflation status
The central bank of Japan unlikely to make a move on Tuesday, when it is anticipated to see no changes to the Bank of Japan’s key monetary policy settings, with the major focus being on how Governor Kazuo Ueda evaluates the progress made in achieving the sustainable inflation required to …
Read More »European stocks extend recent gains amid recent FOMO wave
In general, European indices surged to begin the new business week. In a nod to last week’s bidding fervor, risk appetite is driving stocks higher. Investors suffering from FOMO are prioritizing stocks above data threats.Monday saw gains in all of the European equity indexes as traders piled into the market …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024
Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments across markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview …
Read More »Gold is heading for its worst performance in six weeks
Gold prices are experiencing a global decline in current trading moments on Monday. Traders are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure later this week, a factor that could impact the central bank’s decisions on interest rates and market expectations for the upcoming weeks. Last week, …
Read More »Dollar struggles to maintain its gains and all eyes are on central bank meetings
On Monday, the dollar attempted to maintain its gains amid anticipated central bank decisions in Japan and Europe, as well as shifting market expectations about potential US interest rate cuts. Trading remained relatively calm, except for the yen, which moved away from a one-month low on Friday, rising to 147.74 …
Read More »The People’s Bank of China keeps interest rates unchanged
The People’s Bank of China has opted to maintain the country’s interest rates at 3.45%, in line with market expectations. Similarly, the 5-year lending rates were retained at 4.2%, aligning with the anticipated and priced-in scenario. However, the People’s Bank of China surprised the markets by keeping the interest rate …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
The performance of financial markets exhibited a range of dynamics over the past week. Notably, strength was observed in the performance of oil and the dollar, while gold experienced a marginal decline in its gains. Several key factors acted as primary drivers influencing market movements. Among these, the ongoing Red …
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