On Thursday, the price of gold hit yet another record high as investors became increasingly optimistic about the future decline in global interest rates. With the second rate cut in three months by the European Central Bank (ECB), the spot price of gold soared to $2,567 per troy ounce, up …
Read More »US Dollar Declines Amid Softening Labour Market and Inflation
The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …
Read More »ECB Cuts Key Interest Rates Amid Slowing Economic Outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced significant rate cuts on Thursday in response to mounting concerns over economic slowdown in the Eurozone. The ECB lowered its key interest rates across the board, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policy. The interest rate on the marginal lending facility was reduced …
Read More »Gold Prices Near Record Highs as Traders Bet on Lower Rates, Platinum and Silver Gain
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday, hovering near record highs as traders speculated that the yellow metal will continue to benefit from a lower interest rate environment. However, expectations of a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve were dampened by a higher-than-expected core consumer price …
Read More »XAU/USD Retreats Following US Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a decline following the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This unexpected move suggests that investors are now less confident in the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its upcoming meeting. Instead, the market is increasingly anticipating a more …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 11
The release of the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States sent a ripple effect through global financial markets. While the headline inflation rate eased slightly, the core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained sticky. This reading has tempered expectations for a bolder ‘50 basis …
Read More »Gold Prices Near Record Highs Amid Election Uncertainty and Inflation Data Anticipation
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, nearing record levels as uncertainty surrounding the 2024 U.S. presidential elections intensified after a heated debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Investors also shifted focus to a crucial U.S. inflation report, pushing demand for safe-haven assets like gold and …
Read More »Stock Market Turbulence: Investors Brace for Key Events
Mixed Market Performance: Investors are regrouping after a tumultuous few days in the markets. With a pivotal moment in the presidential campaign and the release of a key economic indicator just hours away, stocks were mixed, and oil prices fell to their lowest levels since December 2021.Political and Economic InfluencesTuesday …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Kuwait TV – Sept 9, 2024
In an interview conducted by Kuwait 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 key assets in the financial markets. How do we understand the reaction of U.S. indices after the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – Sept 9, 2024
Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Let’s start with the U.S. labor market data, which came in mixed. How did the markets interpret it, and how did it reflect on the movement of …
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