Dr. Adriana Kugler, member of the Fed Board of Governors, pointed out on Tuesday that although inflationary pressures have undoubtedly decreased, the Fed still needs to complete some parts of the rate-cutting puzzle before it can move on rates.Key QuotesIf incoming data does not provide confidence that inflation is moving …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Against Yen Despite Yentervention Concerns
The US dollar has gained significant ground against the Japanese yen, even amidst fears of intervention by the Bank of Japan. During yesterday’s trading session, the USD/JPY pair reached 158.30, following an earlier low of 157.97. Tokyo data reveals that approximately 2.14 trillion Japanese yen (equivalent to 13.5 billion US …
Read More »Japan Keeps Markets on Edge as Yen Intervention Remains a Possibility
Japanese authorities are keeping markets on high alert as they reaffirm their commitment to take necessary measures against excessive volatility in the yen. The recent sharp decline of the currency to 38-year lows has sparked speculation about potential government intervention, and recent statements by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi have …
Read More »How have markets reacted to the Trump assassination attempt?
The assassination attempt on US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump put the financial markets to a difficult test as a new week of trading began.The markets showed slight confusion at the beginning of trading on Monday, but risk appetite quickly took control of the price movement in the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad’s Interview on Dubai TV, July 15
Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements, especially the American markets, which recorded further gains following the assassination attempt on Trump and amid ongoing negotiations …
Read More »Powell: Decisions to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the US economy has performed remarkably well in recent years while giving a nod of the head to recent inflation readings. The head of the Fed also reaffirmed that the Fed won’t be waiting until inflation reaches the 2% annual target.Key QuotesEconomy performed remarkably …
Read More »Gold surges above $2,430 on back of rate-cut bets
Gold price gains above $2,430, driven by growing speculation for Fed rate cuts in September. Softer-than-expected US inflation for June indicated that price pressures are on course to return to 2%.Investors await Fed Powell’s speech and the US Retail Sales data for June. The XAU/USD Index resumes its upside journey …
Read More »Investing in Gold: Opportunities, Challenges, and Market Dynamics
Gold stands as one of the world’s most favored financial investments, particularly during periods of market volatility such as the present. Its appeal lies in the high level of security it offers investors, coupled with minimal—sometimes even negligible—risk. This safety applies whether one is dealing in physical gold or trading …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Analyzes Market Reactions to Powell’s Testimony
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts, dissected Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the US House of Representatives. Hashad highlighted a shift in the Fed’s approach, prioritizing both inflation control and labor market health for a balanced economic recovery. …
Read More »Dow Jones climbs to fresh all-time high
The Dow Jones climbed by 450 points, hitting an all-time high above $40,200.00. Markets are mostly ignoring the fact that US PPI wholesale inflation has accelerated. Five-year inflation predictions eased, while US consumer mood surveys deteriorated.Even though US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation increased more quickly than anticipated in June, …
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