Market Update

U.S. stock index futures showed slight gains on Monday morning, as the markets appeared to take a breather following a robust performance last week. Investors are cautiously optimistic, bolstered by the expectation of a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September. However, the upcoming week promises to be …

European stocks remained subdued on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index trading flat at 518.22 by 0708 GMT. The market is cautiously awaiting a series of significant economic reports throughout the week, which could influence investor sentiment and market movements. Market Overview:The STOXX 600 index remained steady after touching …

Bitcoin’s price experienced a slight decline on Monday, as a weekend rally lost momentum. Despite this pullback, optimism over potential interest rate cuts has kept the cryptocurrency near a one-month high. Bitcoin’s Performance:The price of Bitcoin fell 0.3% to $63,952.7 by 01:59 ET (05:59 GMT).The cryptocurrency had surged over the …

Asian shares cautiously moved higher on Monday, supported by a decline in the dollar and bond yields as investors anticipated key inflation data that could signal upcoming rate cuts in both the United States and Europe. However, lingering concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and upcoming corporate earnings …

Oil prices increased in Asian trading on Monday, continuing their rebound from the previous session. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas showed no signs of a ceasefire, while comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fueled expectations of a September interest rate cut, further supporting oil prices. Brent crude …

Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: A couple of events were the most important in global financial markets last week; the FOMC Minutes last July and the statements of the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Both were in favor of risk appetite after they tipped the scales towards …

Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Hashad discussed recent market developments, asset performance, and investment tools, including oil, gold, and cryptocurrencies. He also shared his expectations regarding monetary policy, particularly the Federal Reserve …

Oil prices saw a modest increase on Friday, extending gains from the previous day and snapping a losing streak for the week. However, the rebound could be short-lived as concerns over demand and a potential supply surplus loom large.OPEC finds itself in a challenging position. Adhering to their previous production …

In a highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Central Bank Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that it’s time to adjust monetary policy. He highlighted reduced inflation risks and growing concerns about the labor market. As a result, the gold market experienced significant buying, with December gold futures …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a significant surge against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 23, 2024. This rally was primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s indication of a potential rate cut cycle, which weakened the Greenback.Despite a mixed performance in Canadian retail sales data, the market’s focus shifted …