Noor Trends News, Technical Analysis, Educational Tools and Recommendations

August, 2023

• 31 August 2023 7:53 pm

  USD/JPY retreats on mixed US data, BoJ split policy views

  

  Despite solid US data, the USD/JPY pair is currently down 0.35% at 145.70; DXY is up 0.51% to 103.718 but is unable to support USD/JPY. Retail sales in Japan increased by 6.8% YoY, exceeding expectations, but a disappointing 2.4% decline in industrial production adds to the BoJ’s policy dilemma.After hitting …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 3:59 pm

  Eurozone inflation was unexpectedly stable in August

  

  Inflation stabilized in the eurozone this month, but price growth slowed as expected, painting a conflicting picture that complicates the scene for the European Central Bank, which is assessing the foundations for stopping raising interest rates in light of a noticeable slowdown in growth. Data from the European Union Statistics …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 3:06 pm

  The Turkish economy grew by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter

  

  The Turkish economy grew by a more-than-expected 3.8 percent in the second quarter, driven by strong household spending, data showed on Thursday, but activity is expected to slow until the end of the year as election-related stimulus fades and the impact of large interest rate increases takes effect. Data from …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 1:48 pm

  European stocks rise at the opening

  

  European stocks rose at the open on Thursday, and the financial sector received support from the shares of the Swiss bank UBS after the bank’s decision to acquire its local competitor, Credit Suisse, while investors awaited a set of important economic data to be issued later on Thursday. By 0710 …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 12:43 pm

  Japan’s Nikkei index rises supported by auto stocks

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index rose for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors returned to buying distressed growth-related stocks, while Toyota Motor shares led the auto sector higher after announcing record monthly global sales. The Nikkei rose 0.88 percent to close at 32,619.34 points, and the broader Topix index rose …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 11:30 am

  Euro jumps on inflation and dollar under pressure ahead of jobs data

  

  The euro held at a 15-year high against the yen on Thursday thanks to signs of continued inflation in Europe, while the dollar came under pressure ahead of consumption, inflation and jobs data that may provide new evidence of slowing economic growth. Data on Wednesday showed that the annual inflation …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 10:53 am

  Gold is near a one-month high ahead of US inflation data

  

  Gold prices rose to near one-month highs on Thursday as a new batch of weak US data reinforced expectations for a pause in interest rate hikes this year, although inflation readings released later on Thursday may revise those expectations. By 0331 GMT, spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,945.40 per …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 2:16 am

  Market Drivers – US Session, August 30

  

  Gold rose for the third consecutive day, encountering resistance below $1,950. Lower yields and a weaker Dollar provided support for the precious metal. Silver reversed after reaching $25.00 and closed marginally lower at $24.60.The US Dollar Index fell for the third consecutive day, reaching the lowest close in two weeks, …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 2:04 am

  Gold gains amid weaker US data

  

  With a three-day winning streak near $1,942 and almost 1.50% daily gains. The US reported weaker labour market figures, with ADP Employment Change increasing by 177,000 employed people, lower than expected.Jerome Powell emphasized restrictive monetary policy until cooling trends show a cooling trend. The US bond yields decreased to 4.88%, …

  Read More »
• 31 August 2023 1:51 am

  How will US dollar react to PCE, NFP data?

  

  A significant data week is coming up with the release of the most recent PCE inflation estimates on Thursday and the August NFP report on Friday, which will signal the end of the summer. At 12:30 GMT, both reports will be made public. Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on …

  Read More »
• 30 August 2023 11:43 pm

  Euro benefits from lower than expected US jobs data

  

  Despite poor US GDP and employment market data, the EUR/USD pair is up 0.38 percent, suggesting that the Fed may delay raising interest rates. In addition to strengthening the Euro, the US Dollar Index declines to 103.187 as US Treasury note yields also retreat.German HICP surpasses expectations, supporting the Euro …

  Read More »
• 30 August 2023 10:39 pm

  AUD/USD threatens 0.6500 as the US labour market softens

  

  The AUD/USD pair increased at 0.6490 and then held above the 0.6473 20-day SMA. At the time of writing, it is trading at 0.6474. Investors wager on a less aggressive Fed because the US labour markets are still weak. US bond yields hit a three-week low.The AUD/USD gained momentum on …

  Read More »
• 30 August 2023 9:33 pm

  US stocks surge as recent data refuels hopes on Fed’s pause

  

  The major Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday as new economic data revealed a slowing US economy, maintaining predictions that the Federal Reserve will hold off on raising interest rates in September. In August, private payrolls expanded by 177,000 jobs, versus predictions of 195,000, according to the ADP National Employment …

  Read More »