Interviewed by Dubai TV, Muhammad Hashad; Head of the Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented and analyzed the performance of some key assets in the financial markets, especially the noticeable rally in the US dollar, and whether it was …
Read More »The Dollar Takes a Break After a Week’s Rally
The US dollar gained ground last week but stumbled at the start of this one. The Federal Reserve is urging caution on loosening its grip on interest rates too soon.Mixed economic data, like spending figures and revised GDP numbers, are on investors’ radar. On Monday, the US dollar, according to …
Read More »Official Suggests ECB’s Policy Divergence from Fed Temporary
European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel downplayed the likelihood that interest rates in the euro zone will take a significantly different path from those in the US. “So far this hasn’t really played out that much,” Schnabel told a panel discussion Monday in Berlin. “The macro economy is …
Read More »Bitcoin Miners’ Struggles Drive Crypto Sell
Bitcoin’s downward spiral continues, plummeting to the $62,300 range as the new week begins. This latest sell-off is attributed to the financial strain on Bitcoin miners, who have offloaded over $2 billion worth of Bitcoin this month to offset dwindling revenues. The root of the miners’ woes lies in the …
Read More »Yen Under Pressure as Dollar Remains Strong, Global Markets Await US Inflation Data
The Japanese yen continued to struggle against a resilient US dollar, flirting with the psychologically significant 160 level. This renewed weakness has prompted warnings from Japanese authorities, raising concerns about potential intervention to prop up the currency. The yen’s decline has been fueled by the Bank of Japan’s decision to …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Markets will focus on inflation data next week
Throughout the week ending June 21, the market’s attention fixated on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. Investor focus centered on everything influencing interest rate expectations, including economic data releases, developments within the US economy, and statements from the Federal Reserve itself.Last week saw the release of several key …
Read More »Dollar Soars to New Highs as Fed Remains Hawkish, Sterling Retreats Further
The U.S. dollar continued its upward trajectory on Friday, reaching new highs as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance contrasted with the more dovish policies of its European counterparts. Sterling, meanwhile, continued its decline amid expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in August. The Dollar Index, measuring the greenback …
Read More »Why are money market funds the preferred choice for some investors?
After 25 basis-point rate cut decisions by the ECB and BoC, the Fed left rate unchanged (within 5.25%: 5.5% range) with one possible cut before yearend. This decision bodes well for holders of assets in money market funds that provide returns exceeding dividend stocks and REITs, while their performance is …
Read More »US Dollar climbs on rising treasury yields despite weak data
US Dollar gets a boost from an increase in US Treasury yields on Thursday. Markets still show signs of caution as Fed officials express a conservative stance on embracing easing cycles.US Treasury yields saw a considerable rise, with gains exceeding 1%. The 2-year, 5-year and 10-year rates stood at 4.74%, …
Read More »US Dollar consolidates gains amid remarks by Fed officials
US Dollar pauses as investors dissect recent comments from Federal Reserve officials. Markets appear skeptical about the Fed’s guidance and continue to anticipate potential cuts in September. Fed officials’ cautious remarks limit downside in the US Dollar.On Wednesday, the US Dollar as measured by the DXY Index (DXY) remained relatively …
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