The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …
Read More »NFP Preview: Key Information for Market Participants
Markets are eagerly awaiting the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due on Friday, September 6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released this report that shows the average hourly wage, the number of new jobs created (or lost) in a particular month, and the unemployment rate in order …
Read More »XAU/USD Rises Following Weak US JOLTS Data
Gold prices pushed higher during the North American session as the likelihood of a 50 basis point (bps) rate decrease by the Federal Reserve increased due to the US’s weaker-than-expected jobs statistics. In addition, the yield on US Treasury bonds decreased, which hurt the US dollar, which has an inverse …
Read More »NFP Report Expectations and Their Impact on Fed Decisions | Noor Capital Insights | Al Arabiya Channel, 09/03/2024
Interviewed by Al Arabiya Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, Mohammed Hashad shed light on the most important developments and market movements, especially the American stock market, which is achieving remarkable gains. Host: For more on global markets, we’re …
Read More »What’s Behind Gold’s Recent Dizzying Decline?
Gold traded below 2,500 per ounce on Tuesday, as the precious metal, which was formerly associated with stability and prosperity, has been steadily declining. Recent weeks have seen a sharp decline in gold prices, mostly due to the US dollar’s steadfast growth. In the financial markets, the inverse relationship between …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – September 02, 2024
Interviewed by Dubai TV, Chief Market Strategist at Noor Capital, Mohammed Hashad shed light on the most important developments and market movements, especially the American stock market, which is achieving remarkable gains. US Stock Market Regarding the reasons behind the recovery of the American market, Hashad pointed out that the …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Growth, PCE Ignites Price Actions
Financial markets experienced extreme volatility this summer, with notable corrections in August and an impressive resurgence. Geopolitical worries, economic statistics, corporate results, and expectations for monetary policy were some of the causes that drove volatility. Depending on the index, August’s market movement was akin to a summer action film, with …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Slightly, Remain Near Record Highs as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices saw a slight decline in Asian trade on Friday, though they remained close to record highs as investors awaited crucial U.S. inflation data that could provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Gold Prices Hold Strong Despite Slight Dip Spot gold edged down by 0.3% …
Read More »Gold Price Climbs Amid Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Gold prices have been on a steady ascent, buoyed by the anticipation of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Despite strong US economic data, the market remains optimistic about a policy shift that could benefit gold. The Economic ContextThe recent upward trajectory of gold prices is a testament to the …
Read More »Gold Price Retreats Amid Rising US Yields
Gold prices retreated from a record high of $2,531 as US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year note up 6.5 basis points to 3.865%. This decline occurred despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.Gold prices declined amid rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar. While the Federal Reserve …
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