The Chinese Renminbi may continue to weaken as foreign direct investment in China declines as a result of animosity from the Chinese government and a deteriorating domestic economy, according to several economists. From $400 billion in yearly direct investment in 2020 to $20 billion in 2023, this decline reflects a …
Read More »IMF cut growth forecasts for China, Eurozone
Despite the remarkable strength of the US economy, the International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth projections for China and the Eurozone, noting that overall global growth remains low and unequal. The IMF maintained its 3.0% prediction for global real GDP growth in 2023 but reduced its 3.0% prediction for …
Read More »NY Fed: Year-ahead expected inflation edges higher
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations showed on Tuesday that the US consumers’ one-year inflation expectation edged higher to 3.7% in September from 3.6% in August.The US Dollar stays under modest bearish pressure following this publication. As of writing, the US Dollar Index was …
Read More »OPEC Secretary General: We will participate with representatives of the oil sector in the COP28 conference
Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Tuesday that the world’s major oil producers and representatives of this sector will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), scheduled to be held in the UAE next month. Al Ghais said that anyone …
Read More »European stocks rebound as US bond yields rise
European stocks rebounded strongly on Tuesday, as reassurance from US monetary policy officials about interest rates and a decline in oil prices helped calm investor fears after conflict in the Middle East fueled a rush towards safe-haven assets. The European STOXX 600 index rose 1 percent by 0709 GMT, after …
Read More »Nikkei records best daily performance in 9 months thanks to Wall Street gains
Japan’s Nikkei index recorded its largest daily gain in nine months on Tuesday, led by energy-related stocks, in light of the extension of risk appetite from Wall Street and investors’ eagerness to snap up declining stocks. The Nikkei closed up 2.43 percent at 31,746.53 points, recording its largest daily gain …
Read More »Gold continues to rise in light of the Middle East conflict and the decline of Dollar and Bonds
Gold prices continued to rise on Tuesday, the day after achieving sharp gains due to increasing uncertainty in the market due to the conflict in the Middle East, as cautious statements issued by senior Federal Reserve officials affected the dollar and bond yields. By 0314 GMT, gold in spot transactions …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 09
The Middle East is a key focus for markets this week, with the Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index and the NAB Business Conditions survey due in the Asian session. The US CPI is expected to be the key report on Thursday. The US Dollar Index experienced a modest decline near …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – October 9, 2023
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets in light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East.First of all; Hashad commented on oil prices …
Read More »EUR/USD achieves some gains after knocking back on risk aversion
The EUR/USD pair began Monday with a dip to 1.0519 before easing back. The Euro remains down against the US Dollar for Monday, but losses are paring back. Market sentiment is rebalancing after geopolitical escalations in the Gaza Strip. The Euro is testing upwards into 1.0570 after slipping down into …
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