Forex Market

The Swiss National Bank’s unexpected decision to slash its key policy rate to 0% has left the USD/CHF pair idling near 0.8186, subdued by thin trading volumes during the U.S. Juneteenth holiday. This article argues that the SNB’s bold move, aimed at tackling disinflation and the Swiss franc’s strength, risks …

President Donald Trump’s relentless push for lower interest rates, driven by fiscal pressures and economic ambitions, has put him at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who has held rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Trump seeks rate cuts to reduce the cost of …

The British pound has surged since the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, sparking debates about the UK economy’s trajectory and the central bank’s next moves. This article argues that while the pound’s rally reflects confidence in the Bank’s steady hand, persistent economic risks—both domestic and global—could challenge this …

In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of financial markets. Interviewer: Welcome Mohamed Rashad, Head of Market Strategy at Noor Capital, joining us live from …

The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday as geopolitical risks, particularly the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, drove investors toward safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, a flurry of central bank decisions, including an unexpected rate cut from Norway, kept market participants on edge. Geopolitical Tensions Boost Dollar’s Safe-Haven Status The dollar saw a modest …

The Bank of England (BOE) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% on Thursday, a widely expected decision as the central bank continues to pursue a gradual approach to monetary policy easing. This decision follows the BOE’s recent cut in May, when it reduced its Bank Rate by 25 basis …

Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood of U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, while a stronger dollar provided resistance to recent gains in crude prices. Initially, oil prices dropped as much as 1% during early Asian trade, but the losses were …

The BoE is expected to hold its base rate at 4.25% on June 19, 2025, reflecting a cautious stance amid conflicting economic signals. UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol prices, but food inflation surged to 4.4%, fueled by …

The U.S. economy is a powder keg, with President Donald Trump’s 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs, launched in April 2025, igniting global trade tensions and inflation fears. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump publicly called “stupid” for not slashing rates, is holding firm, keeping interest rates at 4.25%–4.50% for …

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently noted that economic uncertainty surged in April 2025 before beginning to subside. This shift frames the Fed’s upcoming decisions, particularly as the September meeting approaches. With inflation poised to climb and labor market dynamics shifting, the Fed’s path demands scrutiny. Here’s why …