Gold stands as one of the world’s most favored financial investments, particularly during periods of market volatility such as the present. Its appeal lies in the high level of security it offers investors, coupled with minimal—sometimes even negligible—risk. This safety applies whether one is dealing in physical gold or trading …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Analyzes Market Reactions to Powell’s Testimony
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts, dissected Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the US House of Representatives. Hashad highlighted a shift in the Fed’s approach, prioritizing both inflation control and labor market health for a balanced economic recovery. …
Read More »Dow Jones climbs to fresh all-time high
The Dow Jones climbed by 450 points, hitting an all-time high above $40,200.00. Markets are mostly ignoring the fact that US PPI wholesale inflation has accelerated. Five-year inflation predictions eased, while US consumer mood surveys deteriorated.Even though US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation increased more quickly than anticipated in June, …
Read More »EUR expected to extend uptrend once 1.0900 cleared
The EUR/USD pair is trading slightly above 1.0900 in the European session on Friday, exactly at 1.0905 at the time of writing.The US economic calendar will feature producer inflation data for June. Near-term technical outlook points to overbought conditions for the pair.The EUR/USD pair gathered bullish momentum during the North …
Read More »Big Bank Stocks Dip Following Lower Than Expected Earnings
The largest US bank stocks have been crushing the overall market, but investor disappointment with the results put a stop to the rally. Following its net interest income miss, Wells Fargo is expected to see its largest earnings-day decline in over three years. Even though Citigroup’s market revenue exceeded forecasts, …
Read More »Tesla Pushes Back Robotaxi Launch to October for Design Refinements
Tesla has postponed the launch of its highly anticipated robotaxi by approximately two months to October, according to a Bloomberg News report. This delay stems from a directive for the design team to rework certain elements of the vehicle. Following the news, Tesla’s shares experienced an 8% decline, closing at …
Read More »Bitcoin’s Bear Trap: Is the Recent Price Plunge a Buying Opportunity?
Bitcoin’s price has been on a downward spiral, hitting a four-month low as concerns mount over increased selling pressure from various sources, including Mt. Gox refunds and actions by the German government. However, some experts believe this might be a “bear trap,” luring investors into selling prematurely before a potential …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes Following CPI-Induced Slide, Yen Volatility Sparks Intervention Speculation
The U.S. dollar found its footing on Friday after a sharp decline to a one-month low, triggered by softer-than-expected inflation data that fueled expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, the broader foreign exchange markets remained cautious due to volatility in the Japanese yen, which strengthened …
Read More »Gold Prices Ease Slightly After Rallying on Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices experienced a minor dip in Asian trading on Friday, but still held strong gains from the previous session, bolstered by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that fueled expectations of a September interest rate cut. Gold’s Strong Performance: The yellow metal surpassed the significant $2,400 an ounce level on Thursday, …
Read More »Fed’s Goolsbee: CPI data indicate inflation on 2% path
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee on Friday marked the latest inflation report as “excellent.” Goolsbee further stated that the reports prove that the central bank is on track to meet its 2% target.The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading unchanged on the day at 104.45, as of …
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