Gold prices experienced a significant uptick on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, as the yield on US 10-year Treasury notes retreated. This decline, coupled with a weaker US Dollar, made gold more attractive to investors seeking a safe-haven asset.The primary catalyst for gold’s surge was the decrease in US Treasury yields. …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Dip Following Daly’s Comments
U.S. Treasury yields have been on a downward trajectory, influenced by a combination of domestic economic data and recent statements from Federal Reserve officials, notably those suggesting a more aggressive pace of interest rate cuts in the coming period.The yield on the 10-year Treasury note declined to 4.032%, compared to …
Read More »Investors advised to open Certificate of Deposit Accounts Before Fed’s Meeting
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, plays a crucial role in managing the country’s money supply and interest rates. When interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive to borrow money, while when they lower, borrowing becomes cheaper. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are savings accounts that offer …
Read More »GBP/USD Surging Following Strong UK Jobs Report
The British Pound (GBP) rallied against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, following a robust UK jobs report that exceeded expectations. The unemployment rate declined, and the economy added over 373,000 jobs, boosting the GBP/USD by 0.18%.The strong UK jobs report has provided a boost to the GBP/USD. While the …
Read More »USD/CAD Rallies on Weaker Canadian Inflation Data
USD/CAD Surges as BoC Faces Pressure to Ease RatesThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of cooler-than-expected Canadian inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 1.6% annually in September, from 2.0% in August, and below estimates of 1.8%.Lower Inflation Signals Rate CutsThe …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Earnings Season Heats Up
U.S. stock index futures remained steady on Tuesday after a strong rally in technology shares pushed major Wall Street indices to record highs in the previous session. As investors prepare for key corporate earnings reports, market sentiment remains cautious but optimistic. By early morning trading, Dow Jones Futures inched up …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Near Two-Month High as Fed Repricing Boosts Optimism
The U.S. dollar held close to its highest levels in over two months on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations that the Federal Reserve will adopt a more cautious approach to rate cuts in the near term. Traders have dialed back predictions of large rate cuts following a series of robust U.S. …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Oct 14, 2024
In an interview conducted by Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analyzed the performance of key assets in the financial markets. What is Driving Oil Prices Amid Geopolitical Tensions? Oil prices …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Index (DXY) Soars, Dragging Down Major Pairs The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, breaching the 103.00 mark, driven by risk-off sentiment in the global market. Key economic indicators and speeches from Federal Reserve officials are scheduled for the day. The Euro (EUR/USD) weakened further, falling below …
Read More »Gold prices decline under USD’s pressure
Gold has been declining since the opening of daily trading on Monday, pressured by the rise of the US dollar, which benefited from the decline in expectations of a 50-basis-point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which led to a decline in fears that the US currency is close to exiting …
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