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 »Explainer: How ‘Soft-Landing’ and Stock Performance Correlate
As interest rate cuts become closer, investors are closely watching economic data to assess whether the “soft landing” scenario that has supported U.S. stock performance in 2024 can continue.Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled an impending reduction in interest rates. The process is expected to begin next month with a …
Read More »European Shares Hold Steady Ahead of Key Economic Data
European stocks remained subdued on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index trading flat at 518.22 by 0708 GMT. The market is cautiously awaiting a series of significant economic reports throughout the week, which could influence investor sentiment and market movements. Market Overview:The STOXX 600 index remained steady after touching …
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 »Canadian Dollar Rallies on Fed Rate Cut Signal
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a significant surge against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 23, 2024. This rally was primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s indication of a potential rate cut cycle, which weakened the Greenback.Despite a mixed performance in Canadian retail sales data, the market’s focus shifted …
Read More »Obviously Dovish Fed Chair Hints: It’s Time For Interest Rate Cut
Despite his refusal to give precise timing or extent hints, Fed Chair Jerome Powell set the foundation for future interest rate reductions on Friday. During the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Chair of the Board of Directors declared, “The time has come for policy to adjust.” This …
Read More »Dollar Softens as Markets Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech; Yen Gains on Ueda’s Hawkish Remarks
The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as traders prepared for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen led gains among major currencies after Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed his commitment to raising interest rates if inflation continues to …
Read More »Japan’s Core Inflation Rises in July, But Slowing Demand Growth May Complicate BOJ’s Rate Decisions
Japan’s core inflation rate accelerated for the third consecutive month in July, according to data released on Friday, raising challenges for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as it considers future interest rate hikes. The nationwide core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes volatile fresh food items, rose 2.7% year-on-year, slightly …
Read More »European Shares Hold Steady as Investors Await Powell’s Speech
European shares were largely flat on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a crucial speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, scheduled for later in the day. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% to 516.28 points by 0709 GMT, maintaining gains after hitting its highest …
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