Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …
Read More »Goldman Sachs Q2 Profit Jumps 22% Amid Strong Trading and Investment Banking Gains
Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …
Read More »Citigroup Reports Strong Q2 Profit Surge Amid Volatile Markets
Citigroup (NYSE: C) posted a significant 25% year-on-year rise in net income for the second quarter, driven by windfall earnings from volatile markets. The bank’s net income reached $4 billion, or $1.96 per share, for the three months ending June 30. Key Financial Metrics: Revenue increased by 8% to $21.7 …
Read More »Tariffs and Inflation: Fed’s Musalem Signals Caution Amid Economic Strength
The U.S. economy is riding a wave of resilience, but storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon, according to St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem. In a recent statement, Musalem painted a picture of an economy in robust health, with a labor market humming at or near full …
Read More »A New Fed Chair on the Horizon As Risks Loom
A potential shake-up in Federal Reserve leadership under President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in financial markets, raising questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term extends to May 2026, has fueled optimism for a more dovish approach, with …
Read More »Powell’s Watchful Eye on Inflation Signals Cautious Policy Path Forward
The Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy remains steady yet vigilant, as highlighted by Chairman Jerome Powell during his recent testimony on the Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report before the Senate Banking Committee. The focus? Inflation trends and the enduring strength of the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. Here’s …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Alarabiya TV – June 18, 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 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 …
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