Market Update

A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While President Donald Trump has historically challenged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the central bank’s monetary policy decisions, a long-standing “firewall” of support from Republican lawmakers is now showing signs of degradation. This erosion of traditional …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) demonstrated a notable recovery on Friday, clawing back recent losses and regaining its footing after a mild downturn. This resurgence was primarily buoyed by a better-than-expected report on Durable Goods Orders, coupled with persistent investor optimism regarding the potential softening of proposed broad tariff …

Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices sliding. WTI has slipped below the key $65 mark, currently trading at $65.13 per barrel, reflecting daily losses exceeding 1.50%. Brent, the international benchmark, is also seeing declines, trading near $68.46 per …

As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year Treasury yield is experiencing a slight dip, currently standing at 4.388%. This marginal decline of 0.012 percentage points, or 0.27%, suggests a subtle shift in investor sentiment as the countdown to key monetary policy …

The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among major global currencies despite the ongoing backdrop of international trade disputes. Since the US President’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs earlier this year, the Euro has been the second strongest G10 currency, trailing only the safe-haven …

Optimism is building for a significant advancement in transatlantic trade relations, as officials from the European Union and the United States are reportedly close to finalizing a framework trade deal this weekend. This potential agreement aims to bring an end to months of uncertainty that have impacted various European industries.Reports …

U.S. stock index futures were on the rise Friday, capping off a generally positive week as investors continued to digest strong quarterly earnings reports, alongside optimism about ongoing trade talks. As of 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose by 90 points or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures gained 10 …

Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The cryptocurrency fell by 1.8% to $115,555.4 as of 01:28 ET (05:28 GMT), pressured by large wallet movements and profit-taking after a record high above $123,000 last week. Whale Movements and Profit-Taking Pressure The drop …

Commenting on Key Financial Assets: An Interview with Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, on Dubai TV Interviewer: Mr. Mohamed, we’ve been following the trade agreements with several countries, most notably Japan. Can it be said that Trump has indeed …

Corporate Woes Amid Tariff Concerns and EU-U.S. Trade Deal Talks European stocks faced a dip on Friday as concerns about the economic impact of ongoing tariff disputes lingered, despite optimistic talk of a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The DAX in Germany fell 0.9%, …