Gold prices experienced a surge on Tuesday as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial US economic data and the first presidential debate in the course of the 2024’s US elections. The precious metal gained momentum as the US dollar weakened and Treasury yields declined, reflecting market expectations for a …
Read More »Dollar rallies Ahead of Presidential Debate
The US Dollar is currently experiencing a 0.31% surge, at the 101.641mark, gaining strength ahead of the highly anticipated presidential debate. This upward trend continues despite the Federal Reserve’s persistent dovish stance on monetary policy. While the debate’s outcome could significantly influence the USD’s trajectory, analysts remain cautious, anticipating potential …
Read More »What is Behind Recent Sharp Declines in Oil Price
On Friday, Brent finished at its lowest level since December 2021, down to $70.6 per barrel—its lowest level since March 2023. WTI dropped to $67.2, a 14-month low. Brent saw a weekly loss of about 10%, which was made worse by the contract rollover at the beginning of the month. …
Read More »Explainer: Why Dollar Stores’ Crisis Matters
The latest plight of Dollar Stores in the United States is a microcosm of the broader economic challenges facing the nation. As these once-thriving retailers grapple with declining sales and increasing pressures, it looks imperative to examine the underlying factors contributing to their downfall.The struggles of Dollar Stores are a …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip Amid Weaker Chinese Demand and Supply Concerns from Tropical Storm Francine
Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, as concerns over weak Chinese demand outweighed supply disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Francine and continued global oversupply risks. Brent crude futures dipped by 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $72.80 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 10 cents, …
Read More »European Shares Steady Ahead of ECB Rate Decision Amid Mixed Economic Data
European shares remained flat on Tuesday, stabilizing after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors digested a mix of economic data while anticipating a widely expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 510.40 …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Kuwait TV – Sept 9, 2024
In an interview conducted by Kuwait Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of key assets in the financial markets. How do we understand the reaction of U.S. indices after the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Sept 9, 2024
Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Let’s start with the U.S. labor market data, which came in mixed. How did the markets interpret it, and how did it reflect on the movement of …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Amid Inflation Forecast
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential slowdown in inflation. This positive sentiment follows the mixed labor market data released last week, which suggested that the Federal Reserve might be less aggressive in cutting interest rates.Inflationary pressures have been a key driver …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 09
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …
Read More »