China’s recent dip in oil imports is a puzzle with many pieces. It’s not simply about weaker demand; there’s a bigger story unfolding.For starters, China’s been busy filling its strategic oil reserves. Think of it as a nation stocking up for a rainy day, much like a homeowner preparing for …
Read More »Oil Extends Gains for Fifth Consecutive Session Amid Mideast Tensions and Supportive U.S. Data
Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Monday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains, driven by easing U.S. recession fears and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The market continued to build on last week’s strong performance, which saw more than a 3% rise in prices. Brent crude …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Global Demand Concerns and Supply Disruption Fears
Oil prices saw an uptick on Friday, but the market is set to record its fourth consecutive weekly decline. Despite the recent rise, signs of disappointing global fuel demand growth have overshadowed fears of supply disruptions, leading to a bearish outlook. Current Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Up 55 cents, …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge Though Poised for Fourth Weekly Decline Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil prices experienced a modest uptick on Friday, August 1st, 2024. However, this increase is unlikely to prevent a fourth consecutive week of losses. Concerns about slowing global economic growth and declining demand are overshadowing the potential impact of rising tensions in the Middle East. The primary driver behind the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad’s Interview on Dubai TV, July 29
Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements. United StatesThe Dow Jones saw a boost following Microsoft’s recent announcement of a new update to the Bing …
Read More »Gold surges on sliding T-yields after US data
Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …
Read More »Chinese, Australian Economic Woes Drag Australian Dollar Lower
The Australian dollar went through additional losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, reaching 0.6580. Worsening concerns over China’s economic health and commodity prices were the primary contributors to the AUD’s slide. Australia reported weak Judo PMIs during the Asian session, which could potentially restrict any further weakening of the …
Read More »How could markets react to Trump’s potential victory in US elections?
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential contender and former US president, has emerged as a new influential force in the financial markets in the recent past, and his chances of winning the US presidential election in 2024 are being closely watched. These prospects have grown recently due to certain developments that …
Read More »Western Miners Struggle Against China’s Grip on Critical Commodities
The critical metals market, the lifeblood of electric vehicles and modern electronics, is engulfed in a bitter competition for supremacy. Western mining companies are on one side, supporting techniques that are ethically and environmentally sound. China, an industrial giant with an unrelenting thirst for output and market dominance, is situated …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad’s Interview on Dubai TV, July 22
Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements, especially the American markets, which recorded further gains following the assassination attempt on Trump and amid ongoing negotiations …
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