The US Dollar staged a subtle comeback on September 18 and 19, 2025, with the DXY index climbing 0.49% to close at 97.35 on the first day and adding another 0.23% to reach 97.5750 on the second. This uptick followed the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut on September …
Read More »Intel Shares Surge on Nvidia’s $5B Investment
Intel shares surged nearly 30% in pre-market trading Thursday, crossing above $32 for the first time since July 2024, after Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment in the chipmaker. Details of the Investment Nvidia confirmed it would purchase $5 billion worth of Intel stock at $23.28 per share, cementing …
Read More »The Curious Case of Soaring Dow, Slowing US Economy
In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Alarabiya TV – Sept 11, 2025
In an interview conducted by Alarabiya TV, 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. Q: Will the Fed cut interest rates in September? And if so, will it be …
Read More »Has Recent Weak US Jobs Report Just Sent Gold to $3,600?
Gold has officially shattered its all-time record, soaring to a new peak. This stunning rally, with the price now at $3,595.395, wasn’t a random event; it was a direct reaction to a crucial piece of economic data: the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. This is just the latest move …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Accelerate in July Amid Tariff Pressures
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after no change in June, signaling potential inflationary pressure from tariffs. Year-on-Year: PPI increased 3.3%, up from 2.4% in the previous 12 months Economist Expectations: Forecasts had predicted 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, meaning …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: Jobs data and Fed at the centre of attention
The trading week ending July 29 was marked by significant market-moving events, most notably the Federal Reserve meeting, labor market and inflation data, U.S. economic growth figures, and developments in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged last Wednesday, while signaling a continued …
Read More »Microsoft Poised to Surpass $4 Trillion Market Valuation on Investor Confidence in Azure
Microsoft is set to make history on Thursday by surpassing a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time, propelled by investor confidence in its Azure cloud division. The tech giant’s stock surged by 8.6%, reaching $557.34 per share in early premarket trading, pushing its total valuation to $4.14 trillion. …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – July 24, 2025
Commenting on Key Financial Assets: An Interview with Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, on Dubai TV Interviewer: Mr. Mohamed, we’ve been following the trade agreements with several countries, most notably Japan. Can it be said that Trump has indeed …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip as U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Eases Risk Concerns, But Market Uncertainty Persists
Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Wednesday, retreating marginally from the strong gains seen earlier this week. The dip was influenced by the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, which helped boost risk appetite and dampened the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. At 01:20 …
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