Market Update

The U.S. dollar hovered close to recent highs on Monday as investors reacted to underwhelming weekend stimulus announcements from China, while the euro continued its decline ahead of a key European Central Bank (ECB) meeting this week. The euro fell 0.1% to $1.092850, marking its 11th drop in 12 sessions …

In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of the U.S. labour market, inflation, and the potential future moves of the Federal Reserve. Are Markets Focusing …

European stock markets opened the week on a cautious note Monday, as investors processed discussions of potential Chinese fiscal stimulus while awaiting the European Central Bank’s upcoming rate-setting meeting. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index edged 0.3% higher, while France’s CAC 40 and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Bitcoin’s price climbed on Monday, continuing a weekend rebound after the defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox delayed its asset repayment to creditors by a year, alleviating concerns about a near-term sell-off. Despite the gains, broader crypto markets remained rangebound, with limited positive catalysts. Last week, prices were shaken by concerns …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Monday as traders awaited more cues on U.S. interest rates from upcoming Federal Reserve speakers this week, while expectations of a November rate cut remained in focus. In the industrial metals market, copper prices dipped due to underwhelming signals on fiscal stimulus from …

Global financial markets closed the week ending on Friday, October 11, with risk assets advancing over safe haven assets after US inflation data that highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …

The second week of October trading began with optimism in North American equity markets despite increased Middle East tensions, ongoing war in Ukraine, a stronger than expected American economy, and weaker than expected numbers from China. China: The National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, stated that the …

The USD/JPY pair is currently trading within a narrow range of 148.00 to 149.50, indicating a period of consolidation. While there is a slight upward bias, the pair has not yet broken out of this range. From a technical perspective, the momentum is currently bullish, but the Relative Strength Index …

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new all-time highs on Friday, driven by a confluence of factors, including strong financial sector earnings, expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, and a generally positive economic outlook. Strong Bank Earnings: JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo: These two …

Dollar Remains Resilient Amidst Mixed Economic SignalsThe US Dollar continued to exhibit remarkable strength on Friday, even as mixed economic data emerged. While the Producer Price Index (PPI) for September came in slightly hotter than anticipated, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures, the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment …