Performance of the British Pound and Economic Slowdown in the UK According to Recent Data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the UK declined on an annual basis yesterday, recording a growth of 2.8%, which is lower than both the expectations and the previous reading (3.0%). Additionally, the core CPI on an annual basis fell to a growth rate of 3.5%, also below expectations (3.6%) and the previous reading (3.7%). […]
The Upward Trend of Silver Prices and Upcoming Challenges
Silver continues its upward trend, having recorded $33.81 today and currently trading near $33.60. The biggest challenge lies in reaching the $34.24 level, the highest recorded on March 18, 2025, and then targeting $34.87, the highest level recorded last year on October 22, 2024, and breaking through it. Notably, silver prices have risen by approximately […]
The U.S. markets have experienced fluctuations, but investor sentiment has improved
All major U.S. stock indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow, and Russell 2000 for small and mid-cap stocks, rose last week after four consecutive weeks of declines. The S&P 500 entered correction territory, having fallen about 10% from its peak of 6,147 points on February 19, 2025, to a low of 5,505 points […]
Interest Rate Cut in Switzerland and the Rise of the Dollar Against the Swiss Franc
The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates yesterday by 25 basis points, in line with expectations, from 0.50% to 0.25%, marking the fifth consecutive cut. The USD/CHF exchange rate continues its upward trend for the third consecutive day, reaching 0.8842 yesterday and currently hovering near 0.8840. However, despite this rise, the U.S. dollar remains down […]
How did financial markets move after the Fed’s decision yesterday?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rates at the range of 4.25% to 4.50% during its meeting yesterday, a decision that most analysts had anticipated. However, the more significant aspect was the “dot plot” projections, which indicated a possibility of two rate cuts this year. Additionally, in his press conference, Federal […]
Gold Hits an All-Time High of $3,043: Will the Uptrend Continue?
Gold prices reached an all-time high of $3,043 today, with forecasts pointing to a continued upward trend and the potential for new record highs. Since the beginning of the year, gold has surged by approximately 16%, outperforming high-risk assets such as Bitcoin (-11%) and major U.S. stock indices like the S&P 500 (-5%) and Nasdaq […]
The Chinese economy shows signs of recovery despite global challenges
The U.S. dollar against the Chinese yuan has been trading in a sideways range between 7.2100 and 7.3100 over the past month, searching for a clear direction either upwards or downwards. It has declined by approximately 1% since the beginning of the year. The Hang Seng Index reached 24,670 points on March 7, 2025, marking […]
Overview of Key Economic Events from Last Week
The United States saw mixed economic data, with the Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI falling less than expected, while the Job Openings Index exceeded forecasts. The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined, and unemployment claims dropped, reflecting a slight improvement in the labor market. In contrast, U.S. oil inventories decreased below expectations, while […]
Pressure on the Nasdaq 100 Index: Technical Analysis and Influencing Factors
The Nasdaq 100 index recorded a level of 19,153 points yesterday, marking its lowest level since September 12, 2024. It then closed at 19,225 points. The index has declined by 14% since the peak it reached on February 19, 2025, which was 22,223 points, to yesterday’s low. It has also dropped by around 9% since […]
Trade Uncertainty and Recession Fears Weigh on the U.S. Dollar
After reaching its highest level this year on January 13, 2025, at 110.17 points, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s performance against a basket of six major currencies, has declined to 103.22 points two days ago, marking its lowest level since October 16, 2024. This represents a drop of approximately 6%. Currently, […]
