The July US official employment report showed better-than-expected numbers and triggered a rally of the US dollar on Friday. According to analysts, at least a 50 bps rate hike at the September 20-21 FOMC meeting seems on the table at this point of time, and yet another 75 bps hike …
Read More »US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 528,000 in July
Nonfarm Payrolls in the US rose by 528,000 in July, the data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed on Friday. This reading followed June’s increase of 398,000 (revised from 372,000) and came in better than the market expectation of 250,000. The Unemployment Rate edged lower to 3.5%. …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – August, 4
The dollar fell against most of its major rival currencies, ending the trading day near its latest lows. This constitutes a sign of additional declines ahead in the near term.AUD/USD advanced and hovers around 0.6970, helped by gold, as the bright metal reached fresh one-month highs in the $1,790 price …
Read More »USD/CHF turns sideways ahead of NFP data
The USD/CHF pair is wavering in an 11-pip range as investors await the important NFP data in the US. Estimated 200k for the NFP could even drag the asset lower. The Dollar Index failed to capitalize on a wave of hawkish commentary from several Fed policymakers.The USD/CHF pair is displaying …
Read More »Analyzing market reaction to NFP surprises
US Nonfarm Payrolls are expected to rise by 250,000 in July. Most assets, including gold, could likely react more significantly to any disappointing jobs report than a positive one. Gold’s movement has no apparent connection with NFP deviation four hours after the release.The headline job gains so far this year …
Read More »Looming NFP Data Could Mean Choppy US Stocks Trading
The major US index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Thursday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction following the rally seen in the previous session.The S&P 500 has gone back and forth during the US session, sitting below the 200 day EMA, as …
Read More »Noor Capital | Dubai TV Mohammed Hashad’s Interview, August 1
Interviewed by Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, shed light on the latest developments in the financial markets: Despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 75 basis points, the US markets are performing positively; …
Read More »Euro hits $1.00005, dollar soars to new two-decade highs
The US dollar and European single currency came within a whisker of parity for the first time since 2002 on Tuesday morning, as financial markets fret over the likelihood of a global recession ahead. The euro teetered on the edge of hitting $1 for the first time since 2002, as …
Read More »Senior US Treasury official: Oil may rise 40% if the price of Russian crude is not capped
A senior US Treasury official said on Tuesday that the global price of oil could rise 40 percent to about $140 a barrel if a proposed ceiling for the price of Russian crude is not imposed, along with sanctions waivers that allow shipments below that price. The official said US …
Read More »Gold price declines, as the dollar stabilizes near its highest level in 20 years
Gold fell on Monday as the dollar settled near a 20-year high, continuing to pressure demand for dollar-denominated gold. The price of gold fell 0.1 percent to $ 1740.16 an ounce by 0045 GMT. US gold futures fell 0.2 percent to $1,739.50. The dollar has stabilized near its highest level …
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