Weekly Economic Reports

US Dollar turned lower last week after the strong bad effect of Trump’s trade rhetoric faded to some extent. The currency also missed the opportunity to make use of the testimony of Fed’s chief Jerome Powell against the Senate. Recent inflation and spending data played a role in dollar weakness …

Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …

US Dollar ended last week higher buoyed several market drivers, including concerns of Trump’s administration tariffs, Federal Reserve Bank rate decision and its chief Jerome Powell’s statements, and US data of inflation and spending. Such market drivers were impactful om the greenback and all other traded assets in global financial …

Last week was marked by significant events that influenced global financial markets. The inauguration of President Donald Trump, who wasted no time addressing the world on various market-related issues, was among the highlights. Company earnings reports and the long-anticipated interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan also played a …

Wildfires Ignite Inflation Fears as Economic Headwinds IntensifyThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles have ignited concerns beyond the immediate human and environmental toll. Economists warn that these infernos will not only scorch the land but also fan the flames of inflation, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight to bring prices …

Last week was eventful, marked by a series of significant developments. These included policy directions anticipated from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, future paths for central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, and the impact of key US economic releases. The Eurozone has seen significant developments, particularly CPI front. Several European leaders …

In an interview conducted by CNBC Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analysed key assets’ performance in the financial markets. Q: The year 2024 was remarkable for U.S. indices, with the Dow …

Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely. Q: Let’s start with gold prices, which recorded significant gains over the past year. Do current conditions …

The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …

US stocks had a volatile week, with a sharp decline on Wednesday, followed by recovery on Friday. Volatility followed Fed’s unexpected hawkish stance during the last policy meeting in 2024. While the Fed approved a widely anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut, its projection for fewer rate cuts in 2025 than …