US Dollar closed the week higher, making use of a number of developments, including reaching a trade deal between USA and UK and announcing a starting point of trade talks between Washington and Beijing this weekend. The currency also soared after Federal Reserve Bank kept rates unchanged in May meeting …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: US Economy, Earnings, Growth, and Jobs in Focus
North American Markets: Seizing Opportunities in VolatilityNorth American financial markets reflect a tale of resilience and divergence. The US economy shows strength in earnings and jobs but faces tariff-driven stagflation risks. In the Eurozone, GDP grew by 0.3% in Q1 2025, supported by increased consumer spending in Germany and France, …
Read More »Weekly market recap: China dictates market directions
US dollar managed to grasp confidence of investors gradually after positive developments of a potential trade deal between Washington and Beijing throughout last trading week. The possibility to de-escalate trade war between USA and China after increased US president Donald Trump said that the huge tariffs on China could be …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Tariff Tensions and Monetary Policy Shifts
Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – April 17, 2025
Amid ascending warnings that the ongoing trade war could lead to a recession, Mohammed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in markets and key financial assets during an interview on Dubai TV.As markets anticipate the European …
Read More »Market weekly recap: Gold is the king
It was a very busy week in financial markets as US president Donald Trump continues escalation of his trade attacks on a large number of states, which ended in a 90-days pause of tariffs enforcement on all countries, excluding China which was targeted by the maximum duties with “immediate” enforcement. …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on CNBC – Apr 07, 2025
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. US StocksAn earthquake of magnitude 10 has hit the markets—U.S. stocks haven’t …
Read More »Market Recap: Asset Spotlight – Price Action Amid Tariff Turmoil
This week, US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff plan—unveiled April 2—set off a global trade firestorm, slamming a 10% tariff on all imports from April 5 and steeper reciprocal duties (up to 54% on China) from April 9. China’s 34% counter-tariff, effective April 10, and looming retaliation from Europe …
Read More »Weekly Financial Market Recap: Entangled Volatility Amid Trade Tensions and Strategic Adaptation
Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: USD Stabilizes as Markets Digest Fed’s Latest Moves
The U.S. dollar regained its footing on Thursday, March 20, 2025, halting a streak of three consecutive daily declines. This stabilization came after the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, a decision that aligned with widespread market expectations. The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw …
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