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% …
Read More »What does ISM data tell about US economy?
ISM Manufacturing Index dropped during September more than expected to the lowest level in two years. According to analysts, key measures point to slowing economic activity, but it inventories that hold the key to understanding what is happening in the US economy. Companies seem tired of having input prices that …
Read More »Dallas Fed September manufacturing business index falls to -17.2
The Dallas Fed manufacturing index for September 2022 fell to -17.2 versus the prior reading of vs -12.9. Order rate has decreased over the past month. We are only working four days on some of our equipment. Although new orders did surge, there are still several uncertainties and key issues …
Read More »UK Manufacturing Production rises 1.4% MoM in May
The UK’s industrial sector recovery gathered steam in May, the latest UK industrial and manufacturing production data published by Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday. Manufacturing output arrived at 1.4% MoM in May versus 0.1% expectations and -0.6% booked in April while total industrial output came in at 0.9% …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Monday, June 27
Gold advanced at the beginning of the day, but finishes it in the red at around $1,824.00 per ounce. WTI, records a solid bounce after testing the 100-EMA on the downside near $105.88 a barrel near the daily low and got bolstered late, as OPEC+ cuts 2022 market surplus from …
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