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 …
Read More »European Stocks Start the Week Cautiously Amid Chinese Stimulus Talk and ECB Meeting
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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises as Mt Gox Postpones Creditor Repayment Deadline
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 …
Read More »Gold prices muted; copper weakens
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 …
Read More »Weekly Wrap: ECB, Earnings Reports in Focus
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 …
Read More »What markets can expect after a volatile week
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 …
Read More »USD/JPY Consolidation Continues
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 …
Read More »Explainer: How Bank Earnings Boost Market Sentiment
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 …
Read More »DXY remains unchanged following consumer sentiment data
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 …
Read More »Middle East Conflict, OPEC+linked Hopes Prevent Sharp Oil Correction
Notwithstanding concerns surrounding a wider Middle East war, which could disrupt oil flows from the region, China stimulus disappointment and OPEC+ producer plans to bring barrels back in the coming months have put the crude oil market at risk of a sharp correction. The pending surplus in early-2025, stemming from …
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