European shares started on a downward trajectory on Tuesday, influenced by uncertainties surrounding potential wage settlement increases in the euro zone, which could delay anticipated interest rate cuts. Additionally, China’s decision to cut mortgage interest rates failed to inspire optimism among investors. STOXX 600 Index Slips The European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Japanese Stock Index Stalls Below Three-Decade Peak
The primary Japanese stock index struggled to sustain its upward momentum on Tuesday, hovering approximately one percent below its highest peak recorded in over three decades. Trader apprehension ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release contributed to market uncertainty. China’s Interest Rate Cut Offers Brief Boost An unexpected interest rate cut in …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens, Stabilizing Above 150 Yen
On Tuesday, the dollar exhibited strength, maintaining its position above 150 yen amidst expectations of prolonged higher US interest rates. This occurred against the backdrop of Japan’s economic recession and market skepticism regarding Tokyo’s imminent monetary easing policy adjustment. China’s Mortgage Rate Cut Draws Trader Attention Early Tuesday, China’s decision …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Despite Dollar and Bond Yield Rise
Gold prices maintained stability on Tuesday, resilient to a surge in the dollar and Treasury bond yields. Investors awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes for potential clues regarding interest rate cuts. At 0341 GMT, the spot price of gold settled at $2,018.03 per ounce, with most US …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 19
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
Read More »WTI trades above $78.00 on continued supply concerns
The ongoing Gaza crisis as well as fresh Houthi attacks are keeping barrel prices high. Monday saw a test of $78.11 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate crude, finding the opportunity to gain momentum as US markets were closed in observance of the federal holiday known as American President’s Day. …
Read More »Gold price consolidates gains ahead of FOMC minutes
On Monday, during a calm North America session, gold price was able to climb up 0.24& to $2017.50, driven by US inflation surpassing forecasts. Given that the USD has declined since last Tuesday, gold’s appeal is increased by the decreased probability of impending Fed rate cuts. In the meantime, traders …
Read More »Morgan Stanley faces accusations of cheating EU regulators
In an attempt to comply with the post-Bri9exit rules, EU regulators believe that they were misled into thinking that Morgan Stanley has relocated top executives to Europe in order to comply with the rules in place.Morgan Stanley has been accused of fabricating a false job title for one of its …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – February 19, 2024
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments across financial markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV. Asked about the reasons why US stocks have recently …
Read More »US stocks slightly recover post hotter than expected inflation figures
Markets are closed on Monday for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Stocks have nearly recovered after last week’s inflation report, with the S&P 500 closing down 0.4% but cracking a new record-high on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% for the week and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%. The …
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