The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among major global currencies despite the ongoing backdrop of international trade disputes. Since the US President’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs earlier this year, the Euro has been the second strongest G10 currency, trailing only the safe-haven …
Read More »Major Trade Breakthrough: EU and US Nearing Framework Agreement This Weekend
Optimism is building for a significant advancement in transatlantic trade relations, as officials from the European Union and the United States are reportedly close to finalizing a framework trade deal this weekend. This potential agreement aims to bring an end to months of uncertainty that have impacted various European industries.Reports …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – July 24, 2025
Commenting on Key Financial Assets: An Interview with Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, on Dubai TV Interviewer: Mr. Mohamed, we’ve been following the trade agreements with several countries, most notably Japan. Can it be said that Trump has indeed …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Trade Uncertainty; Oil Prices Rise on Trade Optimism
Corporate Woes Amid Tariff Concerns and EU-U.S. Trade Deal Talks European stocks faced a dip on Friday as concerns about the economic impact of ongoing tariff disputes lingered, despite optimistic talk of a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The DAX in Germany fell 0.9%, …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns
Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …
Read More »UK Consumer Confidence Dips in July Amid Economic Woes and Inflation Pressures
Consumer Confidence Falls as UK Faces Economic Uncertainty Consumer confidence in the UK took a hit in July, according to data released by GfK on Friday. The consumer confidence index dropped to minus 19 in July from minus 18 in June, reversing the slight improvement recorded in the previous month. …
Read More »GBP/USD Stumbles but Eyes Recovery with Key UK Data on Horizon
The GBP/USD pair, often called Cable, snapped its three-day winning streak on Thursday, July 24, 2025, retreating from a high near 1.3600 to settle around 1.3500. Despite a generally bullish outlook, the pair faced headwinds after mixed economic data from the UK and US stirred market uncertainty. Thursday’s UK Purchasing …
Read More »USD/JPY Surges as US Bond Yields Climb on Economic Optimism
The USD/JPY pair climbed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields, which share a well-established positive correlation with the pair. Closing at 146.99, up from 146.50, the pair hit a daily high of 147.00 and a low of 145.85. The uptick was fueled by a …
Read More »EUR/USD Dips as US Data Outshines ECB’s Steady Rates
The EUR/USD pair took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.20% to hover around 1.1749 after peaking at 1.1789. Robust US economic data overshadowed the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to hold interest rates steady, tilting the balance in favor of the dollar. The euro, which gained …
Read More »European Markets Rally as ECB Holds Rates and US-EU Tariff Deal Nears, Steel Still Hoping
European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, July 24, 2025, buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates and growing optimism over a potential US-EU trade deal that could ease punitive tariffs, particularly on steel. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.24%, marking its second consecutive …
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