Financial assets went through quite, but volatile, trading conditions on Monday, despite most major countries celebrating Labour Day, keeping local markets closed to observe the occasion.Oil prices were down sharply on Monday after the latest manufacturing data showed that the sector contracted for the 5th straight month in April, ending …
Read More »Oil retreats on US manufacturing data
Oil prices were down sharply on Monday after the latest manufacturing data showed that the sector contracted for the 5th straight month in April, ending a 30-month period of expansion. Brent crude was down 1.8% to $79.15 per barrel at 11:30 ET, marking the first time it has slipped below …
Read More »Risk aversion drags GBP/USD down from weekly highs
After reaching a weekly high of 1.2507, the GBP/USD pair changes direction and declines to the 1.2397 level, at the time of typing, as a result of risk aversion that caused flows towards safe-haven assets. Despite the fact that US Treasury bond yields are falling, the US Dollar (USD) is …
Read More »UK Manufacturing Production declines 0.4% MoM in January
The latest UK industrial and manufacturing production figures issued by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday revealed a drop in industrial sector activity in January. Manufacturing production was -0.4% MoM in January, compared to -0.1% expected and 0% in December, while total industrial output was -0.3% MoM, compared …
Read More »US: S&P Services PMI improves to 50.5 in February vs. 47.2 expected
S&P Global Services PMI recovered above 50 in February’s flash estimate. The US Dollar Index continues to push higher above 104.00. The dollar also gathered strength against its rival currencies with the initial reaction and the US Dollar Index was last seen rising 0.35% on the day at 104.22.Business activity …
Read More »USD/CAD consolidates ahead of BoC, key data
The USD/CAD pair is eagerly awaiting BoC’s rate decision this week and the build-up momentum ahead of the Fed’s policy meeting next week. The USD/CAD is flat on the day following stock market volatility. The USD/CAD is flat on the day after journeying between the 1.3346 low and the 1.3413 …
Read More »The acceleration of wage growth in Britain raises the Bank of England’s concern about inflation
The pace of wage growth in Britain, which the Bank of England monitors closely to determine the pace of interest rate hikes, accelerated in the three months to November, official data showed on Tuesday. Wages excluding bonuses rose 6.4% year-on-year in the September-November period, the biggest increase since records began …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 03/01/2023
On Tuesday, the US dollar soared against all of its major rival currencies. The dollar started the day on the back foot, but secured robust gains early during the European session, triggering stops and further accelerating its advance. Key Developments EU countries reached an agreement on a coordinated approach to …
Read More »Noor Capital | Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad’s Interview, October 31
Interviewed by Dubai TV, on Monday, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on, and highlighted the latest developments in the financial markets; and most notably the continued US and European interest rate hikes, while inflation levels …
Read More »UK Manufacturing Production drops 1.6% MoM in August
The industrial sector recovery lost momentum in August, the latest UK industrial and manufacturing production data published by Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday. Manufacturing output arrived at -1.6% MoM in August versus 0% expectations and 0.1% booked in July while total industrial output came in at -1.8% …
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