In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of financial markets. Interviewer: Welcome Mohamed Rashad, Head of Market Strategy at Noor Capital, joining us live from …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Trade Tensions, Inflation Trends, and Policy Shifts (May 26 – 30)
The week ending June 1, 2025, was marked by significant volatility across global markets, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, cooling inflation data in Europe and the U.S., and policy uncertainties impacting currencies, commodities, and equities. From European markets rallying on ECB rate cut expectations to Japan’s bond market turmoil …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary tariff truce and U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,228.95/oz Gold futures (June) slipped 0.5% to $3,232.24/oz(As of 02:53 ET / …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Alarabiya TV – May 12, 2025
In an interview conducted by Alarabiya Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of the U.S. and china trade war, and the potential future moves of the Federal Reserve. Q: How …
Read More »Gold Rises on Fed Economic Warning, but Gains Capped by Trade Deal Speculation
Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …
Read More »Gold Hits Two-Week High as Tariff Fears and Fed Watch Grip Markets
Gold is roaring back, climbing 2.9% to $3,431.14 per ounce on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, its highest since April 22. Fueled by China’s post-holiday buying spree and jitters over looming US pharmaceutical tariffs, the yellow metal is defying a struggling US Dollar. With the Federal Reserve’s policy decision looming, investors …
Read More »Weekly market recap: China dictates market directions
US dollar managed to grasp confidence of investors gradually after positive developments of a potential trade deal between Washington and Beijing throughout last trading week. The possibility to de-escalate trade war between USA and China after increased US president Donald Trump said that the huge tariffs on China could be …
Read More »Yen Gains as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Pressure Dollar
The USD/JPY pair retreated toward the 143.00 zone on Thursday, erasing earlier gains as renewed US Dollar weakness took hold. Speculation about a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June resurfaced, fueled by dovish comments from a Fed official who emphasized a data-driven approach and potential action if economic indicators …
Read More »Five Questions About Trump’s Desire To Fire Fed Chair
The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …
Read More »Market weekly recap: Gold is the king
It was a very busy week in financial markets as US president Donald Trump continues escalation of his trade attacks on a large number of states, which ended in a 90-days pause of tariffs enforcement on all countries, excluding China which was targeted by the maximum duties with “immediate” enforcement. …
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