Official data showed on Monday that the average daily consumption of oil refineries in China rose 1.6 percent from the previous month, with refineries resuming operations after completing maintenance in the spring and increasing production to meet the demand for travel in the summer. Data from the National Bureau of …
Read More »China’s economy grew by 6.3% in the second quarter of 2023
China’s economy grew in the second quarter of 2023 by 6.3%, against expectations of 7.3%. On a quarterly basis, the Chinese economy grew by 0.8% in the second quarter, slowing down from 2.2% levels, but it came better than expectations that indicated a growth of 0.5%. A spokesman for the …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, July 10-14
After an intense week across most financial markets, volatility is unlikely to ease soon. Market participants will continue to digest the latest round of US inflation data, particularly the CPI and PPI data, with a special focus on the upcoming FOMC meetings. The Fed enters its blackout period ahead of …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – 14 July 2023
Mohamed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on global financial market developments, particularly expectations related to a US interest rate hike and whether the Federal Reserve has reached or about to reach the end of its monetary …
Read More »Dollar is near its lowest level in 15 months, with expectations that the US interest rate hike will stop soon
The dollar hovered near a 15-month low on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly decline since November, after weak U.S. inflation data boosted investor bets that the Federal Reserve was close to ending its rate hike path. Data on Thursday revealed that U.S. producer prices barely rose in June, while …
Read More »IMF: China’s growth slowing on weaker private investment
A spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that slowing exports and weaker private investment cause China’s growth momentum to slow, per Reuters.There doesn’t appear to be any discernible effect of these remarks on risk mood. As of writing, the S&P 500 Index was up 0.6% on …
Read More »Dollar is falling ahead of US inflation data, and sterling is at its highest level in 15 months
The dollar fell, hitting a two-month low on Wednesday, July 12, against other major currencies ahead of the release of US inflation data, while the British pound rose to a 15-month high on expectations that the Bank of England will continue to raise interest rates. The yen jumped to the …
Read More »WTI up on China-linked sentiment as correction eyed
On the day, WTI crude oil is up due to mood related to China. Intense resistance is being tested by WTI. The dynamic trendline support is being watched for bears, who are lurking. The largest oil and gas producer in China, China’s National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), reduced its prediction for …
Read More »Dollar falls to its lowest level in two months and pound rises
The dollar fell to a two-month low on Tuesday after Federal Reserve officials signaled the tightening cycle was coming to an end, while sterling rose to a 15-month high after more-than-expected wage growth in Britain. Several Federal Reserve officials said on Monday that the bank would likely need to raise …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 10/07/2023
After a cautious opening due to inflation data from China that suggested weaker demand, Wall Street closed in the green. The Nasdaq increased by 0.18% while the Dow Jones increased by 0.62%. Less than 1% was lost in the price of crude oil, while gold finished level at $1,925 per …
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