The euro has lost ground against the US dollar after reaching a high above 1.1100 earlier in the day. However, it’s still slightly up due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The US dollar’s next major catalyst will be the August US Non-Farm Payroll report on Friday. …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 4
As markets anticipate a larger-than-expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month, recent economic data suggests a slowdown in the US labor market, supporting the rate cut expectations. The Euro strengthened against the dollar as the US dollar’s value declined. Key economic indicators for the Eurozone, including factory …
Read More »XAU/USD Rises Following Weak US JOLTS Data
Gold prices pushed higher during the North American session as the likelihood of a 50 basis point (bps) rate decrease by the Federal Reserve increased due to the US’s weaker-than-expected jobs statistics. In addition, the yield on US Treasury bonds decreased, which hurt the US dollar, which has an inverse …
Read More »NFP Report Expectations and Their Impact on Fed Decisions | Noor Capital Insights | Al Arabiya Channel, 09/03/2024
Interviewed by Al Arabiya Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, Mohammed Hashad shed light on the most important developments and market movements, especially the American stock market, which is achieving remarkable gains. Host: For more on global markets, we’re …
Read More »BoC’s Looming Rate Decision Expectations
The upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of Canada is a highly awaited event that will significantly impact the Canadian economy. As the central bank prepares to announce its monetary policy stance, investors and analysts are closely watching for clues about the future direction of interest rates and their …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – September 02, 2024
Interviewed by Dubai TV, Chief Market Strategist at Noor Capital, Mohammed Hashad shed light on the most important developments and market movements, especially the American stock market, which is achieving remarkable gains. US Stock Market Regarding the reasons behind the recovery of the American market, Hashad pointed out that the …
Read More »Explainer: What Investors Should Know About ECB’s Rate Cut Dilemma
The European Central Bank (ECB) is grappling with a growing divide among policymakers regarding the economic outlook. While some fear a looming recession, others remain concerned about persistent inflation pressures. This divergence is likely to shape the rate cut debate for months to come, as the eurozone economy navigates a …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Growth, PCE Ignites Price Actions
Financial markets experienced extreme volatility this summer, with notable corrections in August and an impressive resurgence. Geopolitical worries, economic statistics, corporate results, and expectations for monetary policy were some of the causes that drove volatility. Depending on the index, August’s market movement was akin to a summer action film, with …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip as Dollar Rebounds, but Rate Cut Bets and Safe Haven Demand Support
Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening dollar. However, the potential for lower interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions kept the precious metal close to its recent highs. Gold Market Performance Spot gold declined by 0.4% to $2,507.15 an ounce, while December gold futures fell …
Read More »Explainer: How ‘Soft-Landing’ and Stock Performance Correlate
As interest rate cuts become closer, investors are closely watching economic data to assess whether the “soft landing” scenario that has supported U.S. stock performance in 2024 can continue.Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled an impending reduction in interest rates. The process is expected to begin next month with a …
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