The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, has warned that rapid wage growth is slowing in the eurozone, with interest rates holding at 4%. According to Lagarde, disinflation process is at work, and the pick-up in inflation in December was weaker than expected. Lagarde also noted that price pressures would …
Read More »Despite weekly gains, oil slightly lower on China demand concerns
Despite a minor decline on Friday, oil prices saw a weekly increase as Middle East tensions and interruptions to oil production outweighed worries about the Chinese and worldwide economies. A barrel of Brent futures ended the day 54 cents lower at $78.56. West Texas Intermediate oil dropped 67 cents to …
Read More »Gold price climbs on high safe haven demand
As of this writing, the price of gold has increased by +0.85 to around $2023 per ounce, indicating that investors are still waiting for more information regarding the US Federal Reserve’s future course for interest rates.High demand for safe haven assets during the Middle East crisis has helped gold. It …
Read More »Gold surges above $2050 amid continued geopolitical tensions
Gold price surged due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Market expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2024 have boosted Gold’s appeal against a weakening Dollar. The ongoing geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion, with the US and UK retaliating against Iran-backed groups. The US Fed’s increasing odds of cutting …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammad Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – January 15, 2024
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the most prominent developments in the financial markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV. Asked about the US stock market, which …
Read More »US dollar edges up as Republicans poll rolls out in Iowa
The key state Iowa is set to have its GOP Caucus votes this Monday evening, with Trump expected to win. Despite continuing tensions in the Middle East and Asia, the US dollar is up 0.14%, trading at 102.580. This week’s reports on Michigan consumer sentiment and US retail sales have traders …
Read More »Oil rises as investors await developments in events in the Middle East
Oil prices rose on Monday as traders anticipated the possibility of a supply disruption in the Middle East after strikes launched by American and British forces on targets of the armed Houthi group in Yemen to prevent them from attacking ships in the Red Sea. By 0405 GMT, Brent crude …
Read More »Oil surges amid soaring Middle East tensions
Oil prices are rising due to increased tension in the Middle East, with tensions building up further. The DXY US Dollar Index is above 102, but it remains below a target of 102. 60 airstrikes took place by the UK and the US against Houthi positions in Yemen, marking the …
Read More »Oil price expected to stay near $80 on slow demand
A poll conducted by Reuters, on Friday, indicated that international oil prices are expected to remain around $80 per barrel in 2024, with analysts predicting that weak global growth would limit demand and geopolitical concerns might trigger price support.Analysts questioned if supply reductions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting …
Read More »Gold prices unchanged post-US CPI data
Gold prices have increased following the release of the US CPI data, triggering cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday’s Fed’s Monetary policy decision. Gold prices found some support on Tuesday after a two-day decline, favoured by softer US yields and a weaker US dollar. Geopolitical tensions continue to grow amid news …
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