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US employment data significantly influences market price movements. By examining preliminary employment indicators, we can anticipate the likely outcomes of the official data release, typically on the first Friday of each month.This Friday, the highly anticipated US employment data is scheduled for release. Market expectations point towards a substantial increase …

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker reiterated his belief that the U.S. central bank will eventually lower interest rates, but emphasized the need for a cautious approach given current economic uncertainty.In a speech to the National Association of Corporate Directors New Jersey Chapter, Harker stated that while he anticipates a …

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates in December, while welcomed by some, was marked by a notable degree of caution. The minutes of the December 17-18 policy meeting, to be released on Wednesday, will offer crucial insights into the internal deliberations that shaped this decision.The 25-basis-point rate cut …

The resilience of the U.S. job market, highlighted by a surge in job openings to 8.10 million in November, is casting a shadow over gold’s prospects. This unexpected strength in labor demand, exceeding economist forecasts, has dampened gold’s initial rally.The robust job market strengthens the Federal Reserve’s case for a …

Gold prices rallied on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a surge in US debt issuance and the potential impact on interest rates. The market is closely watching a series of large US Treasury bond auctions this week, particularly the 10-year and 30-year bonds. Fears are mounting that the high volume …

In an interview conducted by CNBC Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analysed key assets’ performance in the financial markets. Q: The year 2024 was remarkable for U.S. indices, with the Dow …

Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely. Q: Let’s start with gold prices, which recorded significant gains over the past year. Do current conditions …

Oil prices remained stable on Friday, with both Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) poised for significant weekly gains. This momentum follows Thursday’s close, which marked the highest levels in over two months for both benchmarks, supported by colder weather in Europe and the U.S., as well as …

The Euro experienced a significant decline on Thursday, falling below 1.0250 against the US Dollar. This marks the lowest level for the currency pair in two years, raising concerns about the Euro’s weakening trajectory.The decline follows the release of disappointing European Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The PMI unexpectedly …

Oil prices started 2025 with modest gains on Thursday as investors cautiously assessed China’s economic outlook and fuel demand. President Xi Jinping’s pledge to adopt proactive policies aimed at boosting growth in 2025 provided some optimism to the market. Brent crude futures climbed by 0.21% to $74.80 per barrel, while …