US stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reversing higher in midday trades as investors awaited a slew of Big Tech earnings and a Fed rate decision. Financial stocks, including JPMorgan Chase, Visa, American Express, and Goldman Sachs, lifted the index. The S&P 500 also …
Read More »The Nikkei index closed higher
On Tuesday, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index closed higher, propelled by gains in chip-related stocks following positive trends on Wall Street. The index rose by 0.11 percent to close at 36,065.86 points, although there was a degree of caution among traders ahead of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated decision on interest rates …
Read More »US Dollar trades near mid-December highs ahead of eventful trading days
The Dollar Index is showing strong increases and is currently trading at 103.75, not far from its mid-December highs. Ahead of the Fed’s impending announcement on interest rate policy on Wednesday, markets are still wary.Monday saw a sharp increase in the Dollar Index, which closed at 103.75, reaching levels not …
Read More »Bitcoin is off to upbeat start this trading week
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are performing well in the US equity markets due to robust economic growth and potential annual inflation slowdown. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) increased by 1.06% last week, advancing closer to the psychologically significant mark of 5,000. Bitcoin rose 2.56% to $43,126, at the time of …
Read More »Fed’s rate cut timing triggers fresh questions
The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates is expected to be influenced by strong US growth, which has led officials to believe they can afford to delay the process. The Federal Open Market Committee is likely to vote to leave benchmark interest rates unchanged at a 23-year high of 5.25-5.5 …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammad Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – January 29, 2024
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, shared insights on significant market developments and the performance of key assets during an interview on Dubai TV. Addressing the persistent upward trend in oil prices and the challenges posed by …
Read More »Gold rises as concerns mount over conflict in the Middle East
Gold prices experienced an upturn on Monday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which prompted increased demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Trading activity remained subdued as investors awaited statements from the Federal Reserve Chairman for clarification on interest rate matters. In spot transactions, …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Investors Await Fed, Tech Giants Earning Reports
Last week’s trading closed in favour of global stocks and the US dollar at the expense of gold, amid data-based support to the idea that it is possible for the Fed to achieve the “soft landing” scenario, which was evident through US economic data that the economic calendar carried to …
Read More »Bitcoin gains above 5.5% ahead of key trading week
While cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, saw a slight increase on Friday, they continued to trade at relatively low levels ahead of the weekend. A significant event for the stock market that may also affect cryptocurrencies will unfold next week.After swinging back and forth in recent days between the psychologically significant $40,000 …
Read More »US Dollar experiences loss following PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing losses due to weak Personal Consumption Expenditures data from December, which gave hope for earlier rate cuts. Market expectations suggest a possible Fed rate cut in March, but if economic growth sustains itself, a March cut seems unlikely. As a result, bets have …
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