At the start of trading on Tuesday, European stocks faced a downturn, echoing the performance of Asian stocks, as investors remained cautious amidst pledges from China that failed to bolster market sentiment. This cautious sentiment prevailed ahead of the release of key economic data from both the euro zone and …
Read More »Gold rises to $2,124 per ounce and is approaching historical levels
During Tuesday’s trading session on March 5, gold experienced a 0.45% increase, reaching levels of $2,124 per ounce. This uptrend was supported by growing expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. According to Fedwatch, a service that monitors forecasts for the Federal Reserve’s decisions, there is …
Read More »Bitcoin’s market value reaches $1.35 trillion for the first time in history
The market capitalization of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, surged to a historic high of $1.35 trillion before experiencing a slight downturn. Bitcoin climbed to $67.5 thousand, edging close to its previous record of about $69 thousand set in November 2021. Presently, Bitcoin is trading at $66.5 thousand, …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closed flat
Japan’s Nikkei index managed to recover most of its early losses and closed relatively stable on Tuesday, March 3, as investors seized the opportunity to buy into declining stocks following a dip from record highs. The index dipped marginally by 0.03% to 40,097.63 points, significantly paring down its losses which …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – March 4, 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 cryptocurrencies, in light of Bitcoin’s recent surge …
Read More »GBP/USD fluctuates as markets get prepared for a busy trading week
The GBP/USD pair reached the 1.2700 handle on Monday, but then fell back, reducing gains but hitting the rollover higher than initially expected. The UK’s economic calendar is expected to be thin this week, with a weaker showing from the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) labor report on Friday. The UK …
Read More »US stocks retreat from record performance, bitcoin advances to fresh highs
US stocks closed lower on Monday as investors have shifted focus to the upcoming congressional testimony by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the monthly NFP report that could put equity gains to a real test.The S&P 500 fell just below the flatline after ending Friday with its 16th weekly win …
Read More »WTI slides as demand trumps all other factors
Oil prices fell on Monday due to rising tensions in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas conflict, with OPEC+ extending voluntary production cuts and demand sentiment taking a hit from an unusually mild winter. Brent crude was trading up 1.05% at $82.67, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was trading up …
Read More »Powell expected to encounter pressure from Democrats, Republicans
Jerome Powell has repeatedly said the looming election plays no role in policy decisions, but some Fed watchers worry that rate cuts this year could be perceived as the Fed giving a boost to Democrats. PHOTO: BLOOMBERGJerome Powell JEROME Powell faces heightened pressure this week from Democrats who want interest-rate …
Read More »Euro expected to appreciate only slightly against the US dollar
Economists expect the EUR/USD exchange rate to end the year at 1.1000. Limited upside potential is also suggested.Economists see limited upside potential for EUR/USD this year. By the end of the year, economist expect prices to be around 1.1000. The Euro is likely to appreciate slightly over the next few …
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