Gold prices fell on Wednesday after approaching a record level, with the dollar holding near its highest level in 21 months and investors taking some profits, while the price of palladium rose after the Ukrainian crisis raised fears of a lack of supplies from Russia, its largest producer. And the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 8 March
Market sentiment improved fairly as, earlier Ukraine confirmed humanitarian corridor, which allowed the evacuation of civilians. The sentiment improved further after news agencies reported Ukraine would no longer seek NATO membership, in a nod to Russia. The next round of peace talks is scheduled for next Thursday in Turkey.Economic Data:Data …
Read More »Volatility Could Drag Gold Back
Gold prices are volatile on Tuesday as risk sentiment ebbs and flows surrounding the Ukraine crisis. The precious metal trades now at $2,052.70 per ounce. At $2,041 per ounce, gold prices are higher by 2.20% on the day despite a $50 per ounce drop in midday New York on the …
Read More »Ukraine’s Remarkable Hints: No Longer Insisting On NATO Membership
In a remarkable development and a nod to Russia, Ukraine hints, on Tuesday, that the east Eropean nation is no longer insisting on NATO membership. Similar news headline is now prevailing world media outlets though was referring to an interview conducted on Monday. Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO was a …
Read More »Ready To Challenge Further Highs, Gold Hits $2060
The precious metal continues to capitalize on safe-haven flows. Gold Price is currently trading at around $2,060 per ounce, overbought but without signs of technical exhaustion. The next relevant level to watch is $2,075.64, where it set a record high in August 2020, while beyond the level, market players will …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 7 March 2022
Risk aversion continues as the major market driver amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The attacks have continued throughout the weekend, and a third round of cesefire talks has not eased the situation. Economic DataThe Investor Movement Index® (IMXSM) decreased to 6.79 in February, down from 7.07 in January. The …
Read More »Noor Capital | Dubai TV Mohammed Hashad’s Interview, 7 March 2022
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Director of Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, tackled the latest developments in financial markets, particularly the most prominent one; namely the surging oil prices that touched record levels, he also commented …
Read More »Gold Approaches $2000 Before Looming Wall Street’s Close
Gold overnight hit a YTD high at $2002.67, but afterwards, retreated to January’s 2021 resistance level-turned-support around $1959.40. Just now, the XAU/USD Index is trading at $1996.21, reflecting the risk-aversion of the financial markets.The conflict between Russia-Ukraine has not eased amid the third round of ceasefire talks. Sanctions on Russia …
Read More »Gold Exceeds the 2,000 And Palladium Rises to Record Levels
On Monday, gold prices crossed the $2,000 mark for the first time in a year and a half as investors sought that safe haven in the wake of the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis while fears of a halt in palladium supplies pushed to an all-time high. And gold rose in spot …
Read More »Weekly Recap 28 Feb – 4 Mar
The forex markets ended the week’s trading negatively, especially after Russia bombed one of the largest nuclear power plants in Ukraine. The US dollar ended the trading on significant gains, taking advantage of the war in Ukraine, in addition to the speech of Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of …
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