US Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently stated that the risk of a broader Middle East conflict has somewhat diminished after Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah engaged in an exchange of fire without further escalation. However, General Brown also warned that Iran still poses …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict and Fed Rate Cut Optimism
Oil prices increased in Asian trading on Monday, continuing their rebound from the previous session. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas showed no signs of a ceasefire, while comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fueled expectations of a September interest rate cut, further supporting oil prices. Brent crude …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: What’s Next for USD After Jackson Hole?
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: A couple of events were the most important in global financial markets last week; the FOMC Minutes last July and the statements of the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Both were in favor of risk appetite after they tipped the scales towards …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – August 26, 2024
Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Hashad discussed recent market developments, asset performance, and investment tools, including oil, gold, and cryptocurrencies. He also shared his expectations regarding monetary policy, particularly the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound Following Powell’s Speech Amid Stubborn Uncertainty
Oil prices saw a modest increase on Friday, extending gains from the previous day and snapping a losing streak for the week. However, the rebound could be short-lived as concerns over demand and a potential supply surplus loom large.OPEC finds itself in a challenging position. Adhering to their previous production …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Following Powell’s Signals
In a highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Central Bank Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that it’s time to adjust monetary policy. He highlighted reduced inflation risks and growing concerns about the labor market. As a result, the gold market experienced significant buying, with December gold futures …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady, Set for Weekly Decline Amid U.S. Demand Concerns and Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices remained stable on Friday but are poised to end the week lower due to concerns over weakening U.S. employment data and ongoing ceasefire discussions in Gaza, which eased fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose by 16 cents (0.2%) to $77.38 per barrel by 0642 GMT.U.S. West …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Market Caution Ahead of Powell’s Speech
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, recovering slightly from a steep drop in the previous session. The yellow metal remained supported by cautious sentiment as markets awaited an important address by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day, which is expected to provide more clarity on …
Read More »Gold Price Retreats Amid Rising US Yields
Gold prices retreated from a record high of $2,531 as US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year note up 6.5 basis points to 3.865%. This decline occurred despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.Gold prices declined amid rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar. While the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Oil Jumps Over 1.5% Following Saudi Arabia’s Export Slump
Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Thursday, August 22, as Saudi Arabia reported a substantial decline in its oil exports for the month of June. This marked the lowest export revenue for the country in three years, prompting fears of further OPEC intervention to stabilize the market. WTI is …
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