The dollar index retreated on Tuesday after a host of economic data releases indicated the U.S. economy remains resilient and may not be close to a recession, while the euro strengthened after comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde.The greenback retreated further after data showed new orders for …
Read More »AUD/USD dragged lower on positive US economic data
The AUD/USD pair declines from weekly highs amidst strong US economic performance. Upcoming Australian CPI data and Fed Chair Powell’s speech are awaited by AUD/USD traders.Investors bet on softened CPI, weighing the AUD further. The AUD/USD pair is still in positive territory but retreats from weekly highs of 0.6720, falls …
Read More »European stocks rise, supported by gains in the mining sector
European stocks rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in the mining sector after hopes stemming from an upbeat outlook for the Chinese economy sent metals prices higher, while JD Sports shares fell even after the British sportswear retailer maintained its earnings forecast. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5 percent …
Read More »Oil drops ahead of the release of US inventory data
Oil prices fell on Tuesday ahead of data that will shed light on Americans’ appetite for fuel during the summer driving season, with the price structure of benchmark Brent crude signaling that the bulls are retreating. And by 0916 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 41 cents, or 0.6 percent, to …
Read More »Oil is rising as concerns about supply overshadowed concerns about supply
Oil prices rose on Tuesday for the second consecutive session, as worries about political instability in Russia and possible supply disruptions outweighed concerns about global demand. Brent crude futures rose six cents to $74.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose ten cents to $69.47 a barrel. …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 26/06/2023
Gold prices peaked at $1,937 and then pulled back toward $1,920. Silver rose 1.50% and approached $23.00. Cryptocurrencies fell modestly, with Bitcoin holding above $30,000. No key data is expected during the Asian session. Later, on Tuesday, the US will report Durable Goods Orders and Canada will release inflation data. …
Read More »While reacting to hawkishness, is gold still sensitive to geopolitical events?
The gold market is expected to end June down by around $47, its worst month since February. The precious metal is reacting to central banks doubling down on hawkish rhetoric and ignoring Russia’s turmoil. Some analysts see geopolitics playing a more significant role in driving the gold price. After a …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammad Hashad Interview on the Dubai TV – June 26, 2023
Dubai TV interviewed Mohamed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on whether the developments of geopolitical events clearly affect the performance of stock markets and the performance of commodities; Hashad began his commenting on oil prics, …
Read More »EUR/USD awaits guidance from ECB Forum
The EUR/USD is struggles for fresh gains despite the weaker performance of the US dollar with the beginning of the new trading week. The pair is up 0.16% trading at 1.0909 at the time of writing. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions around Russia have eased as market attention turns to the ECB …
Read More »USD/CAD expected to head above 1.3
The Canadian dollar is quietly advancing to be the top G10 currency this month. Economists are keen to analyze USD/CAD outlook.Canada’s dollar generally tends to do well when Fed rates peak. The USD/CAD pair is trading at 1.3155 at the time of writing. While the outlook for Fed Funds is …
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