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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The US Dollar struggled to maintain its upward momentum on Tuesday, as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial economic data releases later in the week. The British Pound emerged as a standout performer, benefiting from the Bank of England’s persistent hawkish stance.Key Economic Events for Wednesday, August …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – August 26, 2024
Dubai TV interviewed Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts. Hashad discussed recent market developments, asset performance, and investment tools, including oil, gold, and cryptocurrencies. He also shared his expectations regarding monetary policy, particularly the Federal Reserve …
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Gold prices dipped slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday but remained close to their record highs as traders increasingly believe that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates in September, leading to a weaker dollar. Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $2,501.06 an ounce, while December gold futures also …
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Gold prices have pulled back from a historic peak above $2,500 per ounce. A combination of factors contributed to this decline:Increased Speculative Bets: Hedge funds and other large investors have significantly boosted their bullish positions in gold futures and options, reaching a four-year high. This suggests a potential market overbought …
Read More »XAU/USD Steadies Above $2,450 Following US Retail Sales Data
During Friday’s early Asian session, the price of gold remains unchanged at $2,455. US initial jobless claims decreased by 7K to 227K last week; retail sales in July exceeded forecasts, increasing 1.0% MoM. The downward potential of gold may be limited by the growing geopolitical threats in the Middle East. …
Read More »Gold Sets New Record High on US Rate Cut Hopes
Gold prices soared by more than 1.93% on Tuesday, fueled by intensifying expectations for a US interest rate cut in September. This sentiment gained momentum following the release of the latest US inflation data, which came in weaker than anticipated. The attempted assassination of former US President and Republican candidate …
Read More »Gold Prices Wobble as Fed Signals and Mixed Economic Data Create Uncertainty
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Monday, hovering within a narrow range as traders cautiously await key signals from the Federal Reserve and further economic data. Despite increased expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, the yellow metal struggled to capitalize on the weakening dollar, maintaining …
Read More »Gold Prices Tread Water Ahead of Crucial U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Friday, remaining within a tight range as traders favored the U.S. dollar in anticipation of key inflation data that could influence interest rates. Despite recovering from a dip below the $2,300 an ounce support level earlier in the week, gold …
Read More »Gold climbs as USD falls, Treasury yields dip
The XAU/USD Index has rebounded from a two-week low following inflation data from Canada and Australia. The Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.12% to 105.91, off a monthly high of 106.13. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation, the May PCE, is expected to decrease from 2.7% to 2.6% YoY, with …
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