The US dollar settled near its recent lows on Wednesday, August 4th as investors awaited US jobs data as an indicator of interest rate expectations, while the New Zealand dollar rose with the country’s unemployment rate falling and expectations that interest rates will start to rise within weeks. The spotlight …
Read More »Washington Taps Emergency Oil Reserves as War-Linked Supply Crisis Pushes Brent Above $109
With oil markets in turmoil and Brent crude surging past $109 a barrel, the U.S. government has move…
The Dollar Holds Its Ground — But for How Long?
The U.S. Dollar Index is trading around 100.18 on Friday, posting a modest gain of 0.17% on the day.…
US Employment Boom Meets Wage Slowdown: A Closer Look
The U.S. labor market delivered a powerful surprise in March, with hiring figures far exceeding expe…
After the Rally: Gold and Silver Confront a Market Reality Check
In a market moment defined by extremes, gold and silver are navigating one of the most complex envir…
Missiles, Money, and the Middle East: Inside Trump’s Massive $1.5T War Budget
The United States is preparing for a dramatic escalation in military funding, as President Donald Tr…
Amazon Bets Big on Space and AI in Bold Expansion Push
Amazon is moving aggressively on two of the most consequential fronts in modern technology: satellit…
Strong Jobs Data Can’t Save USD/JPY From Japan’s Shadow
The US dollar had every reason to surge on Friday. A blowout jobs report, a resilient labor market, …
Alarm Bells Ring as US Services Activity Contracts Sharply in March
The US services industry, a key driver of the American economy, has entered contraction territory fo…
Iran Fortifies Defenses as U.S. Escalation Signals Raise Risk of Ground Conflict
Iran is accelerating military preparations amid growing concerns that the conflict with the United S…
U.S. Jobs Blow Past Expectations in March, Signaling Labor Market Resilience
The U.S. labor market delivered a strong upside surprise in March, with job creation significantly e…
Market Analysis
August, 2021
-
4 August 2021 1:04 pm
China Seeks Policy Mix to Boost Economic Resilience
China has been contemplating a policy mix comprising diversified monetary tools, fiscal support to the economy within an appropriate range, per Xinhua News Agency. “The proactive fiscal policy should generate a greater effect, while the prudent monetary policy should maintain reasonably ample liquidity and support the continued recovery of small …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 12:12 pm
US Crude Falls For The Third Day in a Row
US crude prices fell for the third day in a row on Wednesday, August 4, while there was little change in Brent crude futures contracts, with growing fears that the increasing spread of the delta strain of the Coronavirus in major consuming countries would reduce demand for fuel. US West …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 11:32 am
Gold Rises on Weak Dollar Ahead of US Jobs Data
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, August 4th, supported by the weak dollar, but the rise in precious metal prices remained in a narrow range, as investors awaited indications from the US jobs data regarding the recovery of the labor market. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,813.31 an ounce, while US …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 10:43 am
U.S Gas Futures Records The Best Daily Performance in Nearly Two Weeks
US natural gas futures rose, recording their largest one-day gain in nearly two weeks, with expectations of hotter weather conditions continuing over the coming weeks, which tends to increase demand for air cooling. Gas contracts rose to the nearest maturity by 2.3% to settle at $ 4.027 per million British …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 4:56 am
Robinhood Surges After Start Slow on Wall Street
The stock of Robinhood, the U.S.-based financial services company that pioneered commission-free trading and became famous on the back of meme trading, is witnessing a strong beginning days after its debut on Wall Street. The initial public offering of Robinhood was completed on Thursday, and the company’s stock was listed …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 4:23 am
U.S. Oil Stocks Down 879K Barrels in Week – API
Crude oil inventories in the United States fell by 879,000 barrels last week, according to estimates by the American Petroleum Institute (API) released late Tuesday. Meanwhile, the stockpiles of gasoline and distillates declined by 5.8 million and 717,000 barrels, respectively. Official inventory data by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) is …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 4:15 am
Wall Street Rebounds and S&P 500 Logs New Record High
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Tuesday, recovering from yesterday’s losses after struggling for direction earlier in the session, due to pressures on the tech sector. However, Wall Street investors showed more focus towards earnings reports, with an improved sentiment driving the S&P index to a new …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 1:44 am
Oil Closes Lower for Second Straight Day
Increasing concerns about the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic with an increased number of new infections with the Delta variant led oil prices to a second consecutive daily loss on Tuesday. Pandemic-related concerns are leading to mixed expectations about demand recovery as the economic rebound from the coronavirus crisis remains …
Read More » -
4 August 2021 12:30 am
Silver Maintains Rising Trend for Second Day
Silver prices rose on Tuesday, for the second consecutive session, amid improved demand from investors. Silver front-month contracts added less than a cent, or 0.04%, to finish at $25.566 per ounce. Silver modest gains come despite another decline by gold futures, amid an increase by the U.S. Dollar (USD) and …
Read More » -
3 August 2021 11:12 pm
Gold Settles Lower as Dollar Edges Higher
Gold prices finished lower on Thursday, amid a fluctuating performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD) that edged higher into the positive territory. The yellow metal’s front-month futures lost $8, or 0.44%, to $1,810.10 per ounce. Since the beginning of the year, gold’s contract has declined by about $83.00 or 4.38%. …
Read More » -
3 August 2021 10:08 pm
European Stocks Close at New Record High
European stocks managed to close higher on Tuesday, with the release of some positive earnings reports by major companies, to log yet another record high closing level. The STOXX Europe 600 Index edged higher by 0.20% to finish at 465.38 points. The French CAC40 index rose by 47.91 points or …
Read More » -
3 August 2021 7:44 pm
U.S. Factory Orders Rise 1.5% in June
Factory orders in the United States increased by 1.5% in June, official data by the U.S. Department of Commerce showed on Tuesday. Orders for durable goods rose 0.9%, while nondurable goods orders grew by 2.1%. Capital goods orders, excluding aircraft and military equipment, went up by 0.7% in June. The …
Read More »
Noor Trends News, Technical Analysis, Educational Tools and Recommendations