The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …
Read More »Are Trump tariffs posing a bigger threat to China’s economy in his second term?
Donald Trump’s threat to impose 60% tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods poses significant growth risks for the world’s second-largest economy. The property market crisis, weak domestic demand, and deflationary pressures have contributed to China’s economic downturn. In 2018, the property market was strong, driving about a quarter of …
Read More »XAU/USD Has Suffered Since Trump’s Victory Announced
Gold price is under considerable downward pressure due to the strong rise in the US dollar since the announcement of Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican candidate, winning the 2024 US presidential election. Financial markets continue to celebrate the victory of former US President and Republican candidate Donald …
Read More »Following Trump’s presidential victory, crude oil reverses some of its recent losses
Crude oil stoops and bounces back following a 3% decline earlier due to Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. As Trump is declared winner and gets an inconsecutive second term as US president, the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael on the Gulf become less significant. On Wednesday, the US …
Read More »China Responds to Trump’s Potential Presidential Return, Prepares for Intensified U.S. Rivalry
China has stated its commitment to working with the U.S. on principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as Donald Trump appears close to a presidential victory. However, Chinese strategists are preparing for a resurgence in superpower tensions over trade, technology, and security should Trump return to the Oval Office. …
Read More »Gold and Industrial Metal Markets React to U.S. Election and Economic Concerns
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, influenced by a surge in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields amid early 2024 U.S. election results favoring Donald Trump. However, with the election results still too close to call, gold held near its recent highs. Precious Metals Spot Gold: Dropped …
Read More »Gold rises amid US elections
Tuesday saw a little increase in gold prices as investors prepared for political tensions following surveys that indicated Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were tied for the U.S. presidential election, which is likely to be a contentious outcome. The price of spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,740.96 per ounce. At …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
US Election Driving Market Sentiment WorldwideThe US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened early this week as investors unwound positions related to the “Trump trade” and grew cautious ahead of the US election on Tuesday and the FOMC meeting on Thursday.Key Currency Pairs and Economic Events:EUR/USD: The pair climbed above 1.0900, but …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Nov. 04, 2024
Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and the member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely watching the upcoming US presidential election.Financial Assets Most Likely Affected by a Potential Trump Victory Regarding the …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge as OPEC+ Delays Output Hike Amid Demand Concerns
Oil prices saw a sharp rise in Asian markets on Monday following OPEC+’s decision to delay its planned production increase for December by at least one month. This move comes as the cartel aims to counter downward pressure on oil prices due to weaker demand, particularly from China. Market Reactions: …
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