Forex Market

The recent price surge in crude oil is a result of a combination of factors, including positive demand signals from the US and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. Unexpected draws in U.S. oil inventories and improved gasoline demand have painted a brighter picture for crude, while …

According to Fed official Mary Daly, higher interest rates are still required to reduce inflation and demand in the US economy. Though it’s unclear which scenario is more plausible, Daly thinks the Fed is prepared to act in response to both a deteriorating labour market and inflation staying above its …

Interviewed by Dubai TV, Muhammad Hashad; Head of the Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of some key assets in the financial markets, especially the noticeable rally in the US dollar, and whether it was …

The US dollar gained ground last week but stumbled at the start of this one. The Federal Reserve is urging caution on loosening its grip on interest rates too soon.Mixed economic data, like spending figures and revised GDP numbers, are on investors’ radar. On Monday, the US dollar, according to …

European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel downplayed the likelihood that interest rates in the euro zone will take a significantly different path from those in the US. “So far this hasn’t really played out that much,” Schnabel told a panel discussion Monday in Berlin. “The macro economy is …

The Japanese yen continued to struggle against a resilient US dollar, flirting with the psychologically significant 160 level. This renewed weakness has prompted warnings from Japanese authorities, raising concerns about potential intervention to prop up the currency. The yen’s decline has been fueled by the Bank of Japan’s decision to …

A sense of urgency is building within the halls of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as the nation grapples with surging inflation and a weakening yen. The once-unthinkable prospect of raising interest rates is now at the forefront of policy discussions, with recent meeting summaries revealing a growing consensus among …

A cautious mood settled over European markets on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index maintaining its position at 515.06 points. The flat opening was largely attributed to a decline in mining stocks, dragged down by weaker metal prices. However, the automotive sector provided a glimmer of hope, accelerating with …

Throughout the week ending June 21, the market’s attention fixated on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. Investor focus centered on everything influencing interest rate expectations, including economic data releases, developments within the US economy, and statements from the Federal Reserve itself.Last week saw the release of several key …

Gold has reversed earlier gains following the release of higher-than-expected US PMI data, which showed strong activity levels in US Manufacturing and Services in June. This indicates that inflation and interest rates will remain higher for longer, causing gold to drop off a cliff to trade in the $2,330s on …