Commodities

Gold is benefiting from a weaker US Dollar, edging up by 0.45% amidst firm US Treasury bond yields. Investors are closely watching the upcoming PCE The Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation indicator, the PCE Price Index, is expected soon, and investors are eagerly monitoring it since it may affect expectations for …

Interviewed by Dubai TV, Muhammad Hashad; Head of the Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of some key assets in the financial markets, especially the noticeable rally in the US dollar, and whether it was …

Oil Prices Edge Higher Amidst Summer Driving Optimism, Geopolitical Concerns Oil prices continued their upward trend on Monday, buoyed by expectations of increased demand during the summer driving season, particularly in the crucial U.S. market. As of 08:25 ET, Brent oil futures rose 0.5% to $84.78 a barrel, while West …

U.S. stock index futures saw a slight uptick on Monday, hovering near record highs as investors eagerly awaited this week’s crucial inflation data for insights into the future trajectory of interest rates. Early morning trading saw Dow Jones Futures rise 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures climb 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

Throughout the week ending June 21, the market’s attention fixated on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. Investor focus centered on everything influencing interest rate expectations, including economic data releases, developments within the US economy, and statements from the Federal Reserve itself.Last week saw the release of several key …

The dispute between the European Union and China over electric vehicles remains unresolved. Both sides face significant risks of escalation into a full-blown trade war. While China has publicly stated its opposition to such a war, analysts believe Europe wouldn’t fare well in one. Efforts are underway through diplomatic channels …

Gold has reversed earlier gains following the release of higher-than-expected US PMI data, which showed strong activity levels in US Manufacturing and Services in June. This indicates that inflation and interest rates will remain higher for longer, causing gold to drop off a cliff to trade in the $2,330s on …

Crude oil futures held steady on Friday, with Brent crude futures for August settlement experiencing a slight dip and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for August delivery also edging lower. However, both benchmarks were set to achieve a second consecutive week of over 3% gains, reaching their highest …

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China represents one of the most significant economic confrontations of the 21st century, deeply impacting global markets, supply chains, and international relations. As the world’s two largest economies clash over tariffs, trade deficits, and technology transfers, Europe finds itself in a …

The dollar recovered strong upside traction and maintained the price action in the risk complex depressed amidst interest rate cuts speculation and soft US data releases. In addition, the BoE and the Norges Bank kept their policy rates unchanged vs. a surprising cut by the SNB.The DXY rose to four-day …