Chinese real estate developer Evergrande has disclosed losses of $81 billion over 2021 and 2022, underscoring the significant debts that remain a concern for the financial health of the Chinese property sector and the world’s second-largest economy. Evergrande’s total liabilities continued to grow in 2022, reaching $335 billion compared to …
Read More »Gold prices climb to six-week high amid rate hike speculations
The gold market is experiencing new momentum as prices test new significant resistance levels due to growing expectations that the Fed will cease its tightening cycle following its announcement of its monetary policy decision next week. At the time of writing gold is up by +1.20%; trading at 1977.71 per …
Read More »USD/CHF retreats post-US Retail Sales data
The USD/CHF pair dipped to the 0.8555 low, its lowest level since January 2015. US Retail Sales expanded in June but at a slower pace than expected and investors are confident that the Fed won’t hike past the July meeting.On Tuesday, the USD/CHF slid to its lowest level since January …
Read More »WTI back above $75.00 post-US Retail Sales data
WTI has recovered over 2% gains, reaching a high near $75.70, following weak retail sales data from the US. The weaker US dollar and dovish bets on the Fed have favored oil prices. Retail sales in the US climbed by 0.2% in June, less than predicted and 0.5% seen in …
Read More »US dollar stays resilient as investors digest latest US data
After Monday’s unsuccessful attempt at a rebound, the US Dollar is holding steady against its main competitors’ currencies.The US Dollar Index is still varying just below 100. While industrial production decreased in June, US retail sales increased somewhat. During the first trading period of Tuesday’s American session, the dollar was …
Read More »The Turkish lira hit a record low before the interest rate decision
The Turkish lira fell more than 2 percent, hitting a new record low against the dollar on Tuesday, amid fears that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will raise interest rates this week less than previously expected. The Turkish lira recorded a record low of 26.9 against the dollar, …
Read More »Calmness prevails in European stocks and the rise of the Swiss index thanks to Novartis earnings expectations
European stock markets were calm on Tuesday as telecoms stocks fell, while Swiss stocks outperformed their regional peers after the earnings forecast for pharmaceutical company Novartis was raised. The European Stoxx 600 index settled at 457.71 points by 0711 GMT. The index took a hit on Monday after shares of …
Read More »Dollar near the lowest level in a year and the euro hit a 17-month peak
The dollar index faltered near its lowest level in more than a year on Tuesday as investors await fresh catalysts to see if the dollar will continue to fall in the wake of last week’s softer-than-expected inflation report. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – July 17
After data on China’s economic growth disappointed, shares of energy companies dropped as oil futures started the week poorly. WTI was down some 1.5% at $74.00 from $76.05. Crude oil prices posted moderate losses on weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and the restart of crude oil production in Libya as protesters …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Muhammad Hashad on Dubai TV – July 17, 2023
Muhammad Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented, in an interview on Dubai TV, on the latest Chinese economic data issued earlier this morning, Monday July 17, and how this data has affected markets and trading as well …
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