Noor Trends News, Technical Analysis, Educational Tools and Recommendations

April, 2024

• 18 April 2024 10:56 pm

  XAU/USD boosted on increased central bank purchases

  

  Gold futures continue to rise since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, driven by increased demand for the precious metal by central banks worldwide. No tangible developments have taken place regarding the current situation in the Middle East since Iran launched attacks on Israel with missiles and drones, and …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 9:56 pm

  Treasury yields climbs after Fed’s Williams remarks

  

  The slightest suggestion of an interest rate hike by a Federal Reserve official ended the US bond market’s rebound. John Williams, the president of the New York Fed, stated that another rate hike is not his base case on Thursday in answer to a question during a conference in Washington. …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 8:57 pm

  EUR/USD drops following ECB members’ dovish remarks

  

  The euro’ rebound is unable to rise over 1.0647, down -0.24%, as ECB policymakers hint at a rate cut in June. Strong employment numbers in the US and some hawkish remarks made by Fed’s Williams have given the USD a new lease on life. The EUR/USD exchange rate is still …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 8:09 pm

  Sterling drops amid downbeat market sentiment

  

  The Pound Sterling has fallen against the US Dollar amid a dismal market mood, with investors seeing the Bank of England (BoE) delaying rate cuts. UK’s stable wage growth is limiting the slowdown in price pressures, while the US Dollar corrects despite the Fed’s stance towards keeping interest rates higher …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 7:03 pm

  Crude oil poised to close unchanged amid geopolitical tensions

  

  WTI Oil sell-off gets nearly fully erased at the start of the US trading session. Oil prices are erasing earlier losses after harsh rhetoric from Iran which said it is ready to respond when Israel should retaliate.More specific, Iran vowed to target several nuclear sites in Israel, which would mean …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 4:50 pm

  Gold rises with the decline of the dollar and political tensions

  

  On Thursday, gold prices climbed, driven by a weakened dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These factors offset concerns about a potential decrease in US interest rates this year. Spot gold rose by 0.8 percent to $2,379.33 per ounce by 1001 GMT, following its peak at $2,431.29 …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 3:54 pm

  Nikkei ends losing streak as chip sector shares rise

  

  On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei index rebounded, marking its first ascent in four sessions. Chip stocks, initially down, reversed their losses, and banking shares saw gains. Closing at 38,079.70 points, the Nikkei climbed by 0.31 percent after dipping by 0.83 percent earlier in the session. Despite this rise, the index still …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 2:45 pm

  Eurozone’s February Surplus Shrinks, German Economy Shows Recovery Signs

  

  In February, the Eurozone’s current account surplus dipped to €29.5 billion, down from €39.4 billion previously. While goods and services showed surpluses, secondary and primary income recorded deficits. Germany, a key player, hinted at economic growth in Q1, thanks to unexpected boosts from industry and construction. However, concerns linger over …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 12:31 pm

  European stocks rise supported by the industrial sector

  

  On Thursday, European stocks witnessed a rise, buoyed by the industrial sector’s performance, fueled by positive results from ABB Group. However, Sartorius shares faced a significant decline on the German stock exchange following a quarterly drop in orders. The European STOXX 600 index advanced by 0.2 percent as of 0717 …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 11:52 am

  US Dollar is breathing as investors focus on rates

  

  On Thursday, the dollar experienced a decline as traders assessed the trajectory of interest rates in the United States, spurred by statements from Federal Reserve officials reinforcing expectations of an extended period of monetary tightening. Recent weeks saw the dollar strengthening, propelled by a series of robust US economic data …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 10:53 am

  Oil rises after the re-imposition of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil

  

  Oil prices rose in early trading on Thursday, slightly paring losses from the previous session, after the United States said it would reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela at a time when the European Union signaled new sanctions on Iran. By 0053 GMT, Brent crude futures rose ten cents, or 0.11 …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 10:27 am

  Gold shines amid geopolitical tensions that enhance the demand for safe havens

  

  Gold prices climbed on Thursday, driven by escalating fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East, which bolstered demand for safe-haven assets. This trend offset concerns about the possibility of prolonged high interest rates in the United States. At 0429 GMT, spot gold rose by 0.6 percent to $2,374.97 …

  Read More »
• 18 April 2024 2:42 am

  Market Drivers; US Session, April 16

  

  The Dollar’s recent pause gave the opportunity to risk-related assets for some breather. Because of the dollar’s exhaustion following its recent climb, the US Dollar Index (DXY) witnessed a correction, while the risk-averse galaxy saw some rebound despite ongoing geopolitical concerns and a strong belief in an ECB rate drop …

  Read More »