The US service sector demonstrated robust growth in December, with the ISM Services PMI climbing to 54.1, indicating expansion. However, this growth was accompanied by a significant jump in service prices, reaching the highest level since early 2023. This surge in prices, driven by strong demand and increased input costs, …
Read More »Gold Surges, Eyes Fresh High Amidst Debt Worries, Fed Uncertainty
Gold prices rallied on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a surge in US debt issuance and the potential impact on interest rates. The market is closely watching a series of large US Treasury bond auctions this week, particularly the 10-year and 30-year bonds. Fears are mounting that the high volume …
Read More »European Markets Decline Ahead of Key Eurozone Inflation Data
European stock markets dipped on Tuesday, reversing some of Monday’s strong gains ahead of crucial eurozone inflation data. At 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.7%. Monday had seen impressive gains across European bourses, with the CAC …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on CNBC – Jan 06, 2025
In an interview conducted by CNBC Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analysed key assets’ performance in the financial markets. Q: The year 2024 was remarkable for U.S. indices, with the Dow …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Jan 06, 2025
Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely. Q: Let’s start with gold prices, which recorded significant gains over the past year. Do current conditions …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
As markets prepare for another US NFP jobs report that is expected at the end of the week, the US dollar depreciated on Monday, allowing other currencies to regain some much-needed ground. With a gentle decline, the US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped again below the 109.00 barrier and lost almost …
Read More »Canadian Dollar rebounds despite PM Trudeau resignation
The Canadian Dollar Strengthened on MondayThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) appreciated by 0.5% on Monday, benefiting from a weakening of the US Dollar across the market. This move was further supported by the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Prime Minister Trudeau ResignsPrime Minister Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of …
Read More »Dow Jones Surges as Tech Soars, Tariff Concerns Ease
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on Monday, reclaiming the 43,000 mark, driven by a surge in technology stocks and tempered concerns over potential tariffs.Reports emerged suggesting a possible shift in the incoming administration’s stance on tariffs, indicating a more nuanced approach than initially anticipated. While the incoming President initially …
Read More »Euro Gains Following German CPI
The euro rises 1%, earlier during the North American session. After reaching 1.0224 last week, the euro bounces back against the US dollar on Monday. As markets are driven by political unrest in Italy, Austria, and Canada, President-elect Trump seems to be considering imposing universal US tariffs. The EUR/USD pair …
Read More »Markets React as Trump Denies Critical Import Tariffs Amid Ongoing Discussions
Trump Denies Report on Critical-Only Tariff Plans, Markets Rally US President-elect Donald Trump has denied a newspaper story claiming that his aides were exploring tariff ideas that would only cover key goods. The news published earlier, on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump aides were …
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