Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as investors reassessed the potential impact of China’s recent stimulus measures on its economy and questioned whether these steps would be sufficient to drive significant fuel demand growth in the world’s largest crude importer. By 0415 GMT, Brent crude futures fell by 17 cents, or …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 24, 2024
The global financial markets experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, buoyed by China’s aggressive stimulus measures and continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reached new all-time highs, while Chinese stocks soared in response to the economic stimulus.Key Drivers of …
Read More »XAU hits a record high as US consumer confidence declines
Amidst a decline in US consumer confidence and a falling US dollar, gold reaches a new all-time high of $2,655, with XAU/USD trading at $2,651. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman suggests reducing interest rates gradually. Middle East geopolitical unrest also increases demand for gold as a safe haven, pushing the price …
Read More »China Launches Stimulus to Bolster Flagging Economy
China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng has announced plans to lower borrowing costs and allow banks to increase lending, following disappointing data that has raised expectations that the world’s second-largest economy will miss its 5% growth target this year. The move comes after a series of disappointing …
Read More »Macklem: BoC looks for continued easing of inflation to 2%
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC’s timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data.Key highlightsWith continued progress we’ve seen on inflation, it is reasonable to expect further …
Read More »US Dollar Weakened Following Soft Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline in recent trading sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected economic data. The release of the Consumer Confidence and Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for September both fell below market expectations, suggesting a potential for more aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming …
Read More »The Euro’s Resurgence Reflects Shifting Landscape for Global Currencies
The Euro has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in recent weeks, buoyed by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will significantly cut interest rates in the coming months. This shift in sentiment has been driven by a confluence of factors, including weakening economic indicators in both the US and Eurozone, …
Read More »German Business Morale Dips, Signaling Possible Recession
German business sentiment took another hit in September, falling for the fourth consecutive month, according to a recent survey released on Tuesday. This dip adds to growing concerns that Europe’s largest economy may have slipped into recession. The Ifo Institute’s business climate index, a widely watched gauge of business morale, …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Kuwait TV – Sept 23, 2024
In an interview conducted by Kuwait 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 key assets in the financial markets. Wall Street’s Collective Gains and Weekend Variation Over the past week, …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Sept 23, 2024
In an interview conducted by Dubai TV, 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 key assets in the financial markets. Eurozone Economic Outlook At the start of the week, a series …
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