On Wednesday morning during the early Asian session, the price of gold (XAU/USD) declines. The yellow metal declines due to the renewed demand for US dollars (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US dollar relative to a weighted basket of currencies that is used …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – November 27, 2023
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments in the markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV. Expected DataHashad explained that the markets are awaiting high-impact …
Read More »OPEC’s policy meeting postponement drags Oil prices lower
Recent developments, such as the Middle Eastern ceasefire and a notable increase in US stockpiles, are causing oil prices to decline. Following the release of the latest FOMC Minutes, which showed that all Fed’s policymakers decided not to change rates anytime soon, the US dollar has been strengthening as markets …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, November 13-17
The US dollar has experienced its worst week since July 2023, with negative momentum dominating the market. Next week will be shorter in the US due to Thanksgiving. US – China Talks US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had a positive conversation about climate change and improving …
Read More »CAD aspires to gains despite Macklem’s remarks
The Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has warned Canadian lawmakers that the economy is in a weaker phase due to higher interest rates, restraining consumption and bringing supply and demand closer to balance. Tiff Macklem stated that the Canadian central bank is assessing the effectiveness of its monetary policy, …
Read More »World Bank: Commodity prices could spike on Middle East, West Asia Conflicts
The World Bank predicts that the prolonged conflict in the Middle East will lead to a sharp increase in the price of commodities, especially natural gas and oil. Since the conflict began, energy prices have already increased by 9%, and there may be more shocks ahead. This scenario is similar …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – October 23
Interviewed by Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development Department at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the interest rate expectations of the European Central Bank, which holds its monetary policy meeting next Thursday. Hashad also touched with analysis a number …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 23
Crude oil prices declined on Monday. The WTI barrel dropped to its lowest level in a week, reaching $85.66.Gold pulled back despite the sharp slide in US yields; XAU/USD found support above $1,970. Meanwhile, Silver experienced losses and dropped below $23.00.Remarkable DevelopmentsThe Treasury market was the center of attention on …
Read More »US eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil on election deal
US President Joe Biden’s administration is easing sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector in response to a 2024 election deal reached between the Venezuelan government and the opposition. The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela in response to President Nicolas Maduro’s 2018 re-election, which the US and other Western governments …
Read More »Oil soars 6% on geopolitical escalation
On Friday, oil prices rose by about 6%, with Brent recording its largest weekly gain since February. As soon as Israel started conducting ground incursions into the Gaza Strip, investors factored in the likelihood that the Middle Eastern conflict may intensify. A week after the terrorist Palestinian group’s murderous assault …
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