At annual meeting 2025 in Davos Global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos have unveiled ambitious plans and shared compelling visions for the world’s future. This year’s event, which brought together around 3,000 policymakers, business leaders, and activists, was
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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 […]
Acting on Trump’s directive The United States Department of Defence (DOD) is sending 1,500 active-duty troops and additional resources to assist with border enforcement operations at the southern border of the United States. The decision comes just over 36 hours after newly inducted US President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order to address security […]
Trump delivered a muscular Inaugural Address today that marks out a confrontational policy both domestically and internationally, but with few immediate measures the market can grab onto for a sustained reaction until further details are known. Executive summary: Trump delivered a muscular Inaugural Address today that marks out a confrontational policy both domestically
Forex: In forex, speculators responded to another week of broad dollar strength by lifting their dollar long versus eight IMM futures to a fresh six-year high at USD 36 billion. Except for a second week of short covering in EUR where both long and short positions were reduced, and profit taking on CAD and NZD […]
President-elect Donald J. Trump will hit the ground running after his January 20 inauguration as he has promised a blitz of newinitiatives and policy announcements from day one. Global markets will spend the first quarter of 2025 in reaction mode, evenwell before the impacts and knock-on effects of the Trump agenda are known. And many […]
Summary: The USD is all over the map today on a story that Trump will dial back his broad-based approach on tariffs, which Trump later specifically denied. Chart: USDCNH The critical exchange rate for the world this year may be USDCNH as we await how the US-China relationship takes shape in the wake of Trump’s […]
The US election is over, and it has proved that the pollsters once again were disastrously wrong. The mid-to-late October betting odds predicting a strong Trump victory are remarkably right. The result is a shock as many, including this author, were misled by sudden changes in Harris’ winning odds just ahead of the election. And […]
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset past $89,000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.The largest token has jumped about 32% since the US election on Nov. 5 and hit an all-time high of $89,599 early on Tuesday. […]
The recent US election outcome, which saw Donald Trump elected as the 47th President, has already begun stirring up global markets, creating new opportunities and challenges across international real estate landscapes. For the UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the influence of Trump’s administration could introduce dynamic shifts and potential growth within the real
Oil continues its upward trajectory since the start of Wednesday trading, extending a strong rally driven by developments in the U.S. political landscape, American oil inventories, Middle Eastern tensions, and a boost in risk appetite across markets. Trump’s economic policies focus on increasing tariffs and implementing more tax breaks for families and businesses, making
Trump family supports bitcoin Eric Trump will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi, which will be held from December 9 to 10, 2024, at the ADNEC Centre. Trump’s participation marks a significant milestone for the event, underscoring the growing momentum of bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and […]
Former President Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris, marking a remarkable political comeback. Trump’s projected triumph included key battleground states—Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia—with reported leads in other decisive states, according to Edison Research. Other news
The stakes in US elections have risen sharply since the shock 2016 election result that saw Trump take the White House. This is especially true when US equities are more dominant than ever, comprising a staggering 65% weight, for example, in the MSCI’s ACWI Index. This global stock index includes both developed and emerging markets, […]
Mohamed Hashad, Chief Market Strategist, Noor Capital A second Donald Trump presidency after the election on November 5th would be generally negative for the oil market, albeit it would probably have a limited impact. Even while Trump seems to have a more pro-oil and gas agenda than a Democratic contender, it would take a year […]
Commodities: WTI crude oil futures declined by 0.5% to close at $82.21 per barrel, ending a two-day winning streak and marking a 1.14% decrease for the week. Brent Crude futures also fell, settling at $85.03 per barrel, down 0.43%. Natural gas saw a late-week rebound, finishing up 0.43% for the week at $2.329. Gold prices […]