Macro: Commodities · Gold hovered near record highs at $2,935 an ounce due to geopolitical tensions, despite the Fed’s rate stance. Concerns grew as Trump suggested pulling US support for Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion, urging Zelenskiy to
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Oil prices steadied following a series of modest gains, as an industry report highlighted another increase in US crude stockpiles, adding to the ongoing uncertainty over global supplies. The industry-funded American Petroleum Institute reported a 3.3 million-barrel increase in US commercial inventories last week, which would be the fourth week of builds if confirmed by
Forex: In the forex market, speculators sold USD at an accelerated pace, leaving the gross long versus eight IMM futures down 15% on the week but still at an elevated level of USD 26.5 billion. All the major currencies, except EUR, saw net buying, led by strong demand for JPY, which lifted the net long […]
Macro data and headlines Commodities · Gold suffered a sharp correction Friday after testing the all-time highs of 2,942, dropping back as far as 2,877 Friday, but rebounding back above 2,900 into this morning · Silver pumped and dumped Friday, clearing a critical resistance
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $73.9 per barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. The U.S. announced tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on those from China, set to take effect on Tuesday. Canadian […]
COT Report: Commodity buying extends to fourth week, driven by crude, gas, and gold – Saxo Bank MENA
Forex: In forex, speculators responded to emerging USD weakness by turning net sellers of the greenback for the first time in seven weeks. Overall, however, the response to the 1.1% drop in the Dollar Index was mixed, with light net selling of EUR, CHF, and GBP being more than offset by heavy buying of JPY […]
In forex, speculators ended the year holding a USD 32.3 billion net long USD position versus eight Gold and silver prices have both benefited from the increased uncertainty caused by a wave of Trump announcements following his inauguration, including tariffs, with investors also evaluating their inflationary impact and effects on monetary policies. The latest run-up […]
Oil extended a powerful, early-year advance on mounting concerns about risks to global supplies, and as commercial crude inventories in the US posted their longest run of declines since 2021. Brent crude has rallied 10% since the start of the year, helped by a cold weather fanning demand, the fall in US inventories, and multiple […]
Gold and silver investors increasingly turn defensive ahead of year-end as they seek to protect and lock in gains following a very strong year. This year has seen gold’s record-breaking rally deliver the best annual return since 2010, while silver has managed to keep up with gold, reaching a 12-year high during the October run-up […]
Weekly Recap: Central banks on the move Last Monday, the Nasdaq index temporarily surpassed the 20,000-point mark, setting a new record. Strong economic growth, increasing corporate profits, moderate inflation, and the beginning of central banks easing their monetary policies have all contributed to the stock market’s successful performance this year. However, some
Friday’s closing bell brought a patchwork of results across the world’s major stock indices, as economic crosswinds and investor sentiment tugged prices in multiple directions. While some markets found enough support to edge upward, others experienced modest declines or steeper sell-offs, closing out the week on a cautious note. GCC market Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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The ADX General is declining slightly to 9,262.09 in Abu Dhabi in early trading. Aldar Properties PJSC contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 0.7%. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investment Co. had the largest drop, falling 9.7%.The DFM General Index opened 0.2% higher, climbing 8.4 to 4,862.85, as stocks gain for the second straight […]
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Gold prices surged on Monday, reversing a recent downward trend as the U.S. dollar weakened and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, benefited from increased investor demand. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandThe escalation of the
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 0.4% after a loss the previous session, with most sectors […]
Markets’ Weekly Recap: Stronger US dollar dominates performance of key assets Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold […]
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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Gold Shines, Surging 1.7% After Fed Rate Cut Gold prices surged over 1.7% after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point interest rate cut. While the market had largely priced in this move, the Fed’s acknowledgment of economic uncertainty and balanced risks bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. Gold is trading at 2,704 at […]
























