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Gulf markets rise as investors look past fed concerns; Saudi extends gains, gold hits one-week high amid geopolitical tensions – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 20/11/2024 0

GCC market Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday as investors brushed aside worries about the U.S Federal Reserve interest rate trajectory and volatile oil prices, although the Qatar index fell with a tepid performance across most sectors. Dubai’s benchmark stock index gained

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Gulf Markets Dip on Fed Rate Worries; Qatar and Saudi Gain as Oil Rises, Gold Surges Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 19/11/2024 0

GCC market Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, hurt by concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve would slow its pace of interest-rate cuts, while the Qatar and Saudi indices rose amid higher oil prices. Dubai’s benchmark stock index slipped 0.6%, weighed down by losses in utilities, consumer staples and industry sectors. […]

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Gulf Markets Slip as Oil Prices Rebound Amid Fed Rate Speculation and Dollar Strength – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 14/11/2024 0

GCC market Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that will offer more clarity on the pace of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate reductions. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index declined 1%, weighed down by a 1.7% fall in aluminum products manufacturer Al Taiseer Group and a 1.9% […]

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Gold Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand – APM Capital Market Report – Mark Pussard, Head of Risk

News Desk 1 02/10/2024

Commodities Gold Prices jumped 1% as safe-haven demand spurred by an escalation in the Middle East conflict, along with lower US bond yields pushed back prices near last week’s record highs. Gold Futures for December delivery was up 0.82% or 21.75 to $2,681.15 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in […]

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Gold Hits Record High as Dollar Weakens; Oil Prices Steady Amid US Disruptions – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 17/09/2024

Commodities Gold prices charged to a record high on Monday as a weaker dollar and the prospects of aggressive U.S. monetary policy easing boosted non-yielding bullion’s appeal. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $2,579.09 an ounce after a record peak of $2,589.59. Oil prices consolidated recent gains on Monday as ongoing disruption to US Gulf […]

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Oil Prices Hit 14-Month Lows Amid Mixed U.S. Jobs Data and Demand Concerns – APM Capital Market Report – APM Capital

News Desk 1 09/09/2024

Commodities Gold prices eased on Friday, retreating from near-record levels reached earlier, after mixed U.S. jobs data cast doubts on the scale of interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month. Spot gold sold off quite heavily in afternoon trading to fall from a high of $2,529 per ounce, to finish the session at $2,496.  […]

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APM Capital marks Emirati Women’s Day celebrations highlighting Financial Inclusion for Women and ESG

News Desk 1 02/09/2024

Women aiming for financial inclusion face several challenges due to cultural norms and traditional gender roles. The lack of appropriate legal and policy frameworks poses significant barriers to women’s economic empowerment. Low financial literacy rates among women and poor access to capital impose severe challenges towards achieving a solid foundation for financial

Thought leadership

Recognising the crucial role of geopolitical tensions in global commodity markets

News Desk 2 02/09/2024 0

By Marc Pussard, Head of Risk at APM Capital Geopolitical events profoundly influence commodity prices, a crucial factor for investors to consider when shaping their strategies. It’s essential to take a strategic approach when considering these influences. According to a recent Fitch Ratings report, global commodity prices have been influenced by the wars in the […]

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US elections impact global markets and commodities – APM Capital

News Desk 1 29/08/2024

Democrats Win:The impact on oil markets looks mixed from a Democrat win perspective. On the one hand, markets would expect a Democratic administration to push for green energy initiatives, potentially leading to stricter regulations on fossil fuels. This could reduce U.S. oil production, tighten global supply, and potentially raise oil prices. However, they are viewed […]

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Oil Falls 2% on Growth Concerns; Gold and US Stocks Weaken Amid Market Uncertainty – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 28/08/2024

Commodities Oil prices saw a sharp reversal yesterday and fell about 2% on worries that slower economic growth in the US and China could reduce demand for energy, especially after prices surged over 7% during the prior three days. Brent futures fell $1.88, or 2.3%, to settle at $79.55 a barrel, while US West Texas […]

Finance

Dubai panel: Financially empowered future is key for women

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2024 0

Financial literacy and independence seen vital A distinguished all-women panel gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 26, 2024, to discuss critical issues surrounding financial literacy and empowerment for women in the Middle East. Organised by APM Capital Limited, a leading financial brokerage company based in Abu Dhabi, the event’s panellists featured experts

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Oil Futures Fall for Third Session; Gold Hits Record High Amid Rate Speculation – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 21/08/2024

Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Commodities Oil futures posted a loss for the third straight session Tuesday, with prices marking their lowest finish in two weeks dragged down by worries about a slowdown in global energy demand and risk-off sentiment in the U.S. market, coupled with Easing Middle East tensions and hopes for […]

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Oil Eases After Five-Day Rally Amid Middle East Tensions and OPEC Demand Cut – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 14/08/2024

Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Commodities Oil prices eased off a little on Tuesday after five straight winning sessions as supply risks posed by widening Middle Eastern conflict were tempered by demand concerns a day after OPEC cut its forecast for demand growth in 2024. Benchmark Brent crude futures were down $1.32, or […]

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Oil Surges 3% on Middle East Tensions; Gold Hits One-Week High as Wall Street Remains Cautious – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 13/08/2024

Commodities Oil prices jumped by more than 3% on Monday, rising for a fifth consecutive session on expectations of a widening Middle Eastern conflict that could tighten global crude oil supplies. Global benchmark Brent crude futures settled higher at $82.30 a barrel, gaining $2.64, or 3.3%, its biggest percentage gain for a single trading session […]

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Oil Futures Rise on U.S. Crude Inventory Drop; Gold Steady Amid Dollar Gains and Mideast Tensions – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 1 08/08/2024

Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Commodities Oil futures rose Wednesday, finding support as data showed a fall in U.S. crude inventories and as stock markets continued their recovery from a global rout that had served to pull down commodity prices. West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery finished with a gain of $2.03, […]

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US Stocks Plunge, NASDAQ Tumbles 3.64% Amid High Trading Volume; Gold and Oil Prices See Gains – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 2 25/07/2024

Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital Wallstreet market U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Wednesday in one of the worst trading days of the year. Tesla led the way with a 12.3 % fall. Alphabet lost 5.03 %, while Nvidia closed with a 6.8 % loss. The Standard and Poor’s 500 closed at 5,427.13, falling […]

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Global Stock Markets See Mixed Results; Gold Prices Drop Amid Stronger Dollar and Anticipation of U.S. Economic Data – APM Capital Market Report – Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital

News Desk 2 23/07/2024

On Monday global stock markets experienced mixed results, with significant gains in some regions and notable losses in others. Overall, European bourses showed strong performance, while Asian markets experienced mixed outcomes with several indices declining. One of the biggest losers on the day was Irish carrier Ryanair which plummeted 17.15 percent after reporting net

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Gold Prices Surge Amid Fed Rate Cut Hopes; Global Stock Markets Show Mixed Movements – APM Capital Market Report – Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital

News Desk 2 16/07/2024

On Monday, global stock markets exhibited a range of movements with major indices in the UK and Europe closing well in the red while in Asia stocks were mixed with losses in Hong Kong, and a tiny gain in China’s Shanghai. Japanese markets were closed for a public holiday. Australian stock markets did best. US […]

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Gold prices rise in Asia as traders anticipate fed signals; Copper and Crude Oil show mixed trends – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 2 10/07/2024

Wallstreet market U.S. stocks gave up gains towards the close on Tuesday, however the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still able to edge up to new record closing highs. The Dow Jones finished down. The Federal Reserve remains squarely focused on the dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit […]

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Global Stock Markets Show Mixed Results; Gold and Silver Trim Friday’s Gains – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 2 09/07/2024

Mark Pussard, Head of Risk, APM Capital On Monday, global stock markets, like the U.S., presented a mixed picture with a combination of modest gains and losses across major indices. US markets  Wall Street closed with mixed results on Monday as investors anticipated fresh inflation data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary, and the beginning […]