Better-than-expected Chinese growth data published on Wednesday gave Asian currencies a boost, driving the yuan to a one-week high and pressuring the dollar. But the attack on a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday made the moves modest and kept investors awaiting the possibility of the conflict expanding. Official data showed …
Read More »Dollar retreats despite strong US economic activity data
Despite encouraging economic activity data, the US Dollar has retreated from its daily highs. The dollar has been weakened by a supportive market environment and a risk-on flow. The US Treasury yields are close to their highest levels in two weeks, limiting the potential downside. The Federal Reserve has raised …
Read More »Gold is losing some luster ahead of Powell’s speech
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the dollar and US Treasury yields rose ahead of economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this week, which could shift the direction of upcoming interest rate decisions. Spot gold prices fell 0.1 percent to $1,916.88 per ounce by 0703 …
Read More »Gold retreats from the highest level in a month as investors’ fears of war escalate
Gold prices fell on Monday after reaching the highest level in nearly a month, with escalating fears of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which pushed the precious metal to rise by more than three percent in the previous session. By 0102 GMT, gold in spot …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
Gold Gold prices surged last week, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally began as Israel declared war and launched a military operation against the Palestinian militant group Hamas after an unprecedented attack on Israel. Gold, being a traditional safe-haven asset, gained 1.6% on Monday, marking its …
Read More »Gold is heading for its best weekly performance since March
Gold consolidated on Friday and is heading towards recording its best weekly performance in seven months due to tension in the Middle East and supported by expectations that US interest rates may have reached their peak while markets evaluate the latest data on inflation. Gold in spot transactions increased 0.5 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October, 12
Due to increased Treasury yields, gold abruptly pulled back from over $1,880 and dropped below $1,870. Similar to Gold, Silver too experienced a fall and fell under $22.00. The 10-year yield jumped from 4.57% to 4.73%, while the 2-year yield increased from 4.98% to 5.07%.The US dollar continues to trade …
Read More »Gold drops to $1,870 on rekindled Fed rate concerns
Spot Gold price declines to $1,870 as markets turn around in response to US CPI inflation data. Markets are still undervaluing US inflation, which has caused risk-off flows.Thursday’s XAU/USD pricing has turned negative after beginning the day near $1,875. After the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation reading revealed that …
Read More »Ahead of CPI figures, EUR/USD dips as traders left uncertain post-FOMC minutes
A number of European Central Bank (ECB) officials’ neutral stance caused the Euro to suffer only minor losses against the US Dollar, although data from the US raised worries that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might raise rates in response to an inflation report. Trading at 1.0598, the EUR/USD is …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – October 9, 2023
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets in light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East.First of all; Hashad commented on oil prices …
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