U.S. oil futures edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by expectations that OPEC+ may delay a planned output increase to support the market, which has been weighed down by concerns over sluggish demand growth. Oil Prices Climb As of 07:55 EST (11:55 GMT), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures rose …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips as U.S. Economic Data Fuels Concerns Over Potential Federal Reserve Rate Cut
Bitcoin’s price declined on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of weaker U.S. manufacturing data and anticipated key labor market reports that could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Investor sentiment was dampened by the latest results from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), which showed a decline …
Read More »NFP Report Expectations and Their Impact on Fed Decisions | Noor Capital Insights | Al Arabiya Channel, 09/03/2024
Interviewed by Al Arabiya Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, Mohammed Hashad shed light on the most important developments and market movements, especially the American stock market, which is achieving remarkable gains. Host: For more on global markets, we’re …
Read More »Germany’s Services Sector Growth Slows for Third Consecutive Month in August
Germany’s services sector continued to lose momentum in August, marking the third consecutive month of slowing growth, according to a survey released on Wednesday. This trend adds to growing concerns about the overall health of Europe’s largest economy. The HCOB final services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 51.2 in …
Read More »European Stocks Drop Amid U.S. Slowdown Fears and Euro Zone Economic Data
European stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as concerns over a potential economic slowdown in the United States sent ripples through global markets. Investors also turned their focus to upcoming economic data from the euro zone, adding to the bearish sentiment. Market Overview By 07:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Decline Amid Libya Dispute Resolution and Global Demand Concerns
Oil prices continued their downward trend on Wednesday, extending the more than 4% drop seen in the previous session. The market remains under pressure, hovering at its lowest levels since December, driven by expectations of a potential resolution to the political dispute in Libya that has halted oil exports, along …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 3
The US dollar has gained momentum, reaching two-week highs against a backdrop of weakening risk-linked assets. This surge follows an inconclusive price action on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Dollar Strengthens Amidst Rising Recession Fears The US Dollar Index (DXY) has advanced further, approaching the crucial 102.00 level. …
Read More »BoC’s Looming Rate Decision Expectations
The upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of Canada is a highly awaited event that will significantly impact the Canadian economy. As the central bank prepares to announce its monetary policy stance, investors and analysts are closely watching for clues about the future direction of interest rates and their …
Read More »What’s Behind Gold’s Recent Dizzying Decline?
Gold traded below 2,500 per ounce on Tuesday, as the precious metal, which was formerly associated with stability and prosperity, has been steadily declining. Recent weeks have seen a sharp decline in gold prices, mostly due to the US dollar’s steadfast growth. In the financial markets, the inverse relationship between …
Read More »Dollar-Yen Faces Headwinds as US Treasury Yields Slide
The dollar-yen pair has been under pressure in recent weeks, driven primarily by the decline in US Treasury yields. This inverse relationship between the two assets is a well-established dynamic in the global foreign exchange market, influenced by factors such as interest rate differentials and safe-haven demand. As US Treasury …
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