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Gold resumes its rise, trading at its highest level in two weeks.
metals
image 6 May، 2025

After heavy declines in gold trading last week, testing the 3,200 level and losing for three consecutive sessions, the yellow metal has recovered all of its losses since the beginning of trading yesterday, Monday, to trade at its highest level in two weeks, with a clear decline in risk appetite in the markets amid anticipation of the US Federal Reserve...

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US stocks decline in opening session amid anticipation of Federal Reserve meeting
Foreign currency
image 6 May، 2025

The three major US stock indexes recorded declines at the close of trading on Monday, May 5, after nine consecutive sessions of gains, ignoring positive US economic figures and optimistic statements from the US Treasury Secretary amid market anticipation of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting. Economic data in the opening session was positive, with the Supply Management Service (SMS) announcing that...

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Markets await the US Federal Reserve meeting.
Foreign currency
image 5 May، 2025

The US Federal Reserve, which meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6 and 7, and will announce the results of its meeting at the end of the US session on Wednesday, is dominating this week's events. The bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.5% for the third consecutive meeting this year, following a quarter-basis-point cut in December....

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Crude oil prices fell more than 2% at the opening bell after OPEC+ decision
Oil markets
image 5 May، 2025

Crude oil prices fell more than 2% at the start of trading in the European session on Monday, May 5. Both crudes lost nearly $3 at the opening bell after the OPEC+ decision, which was held early Saturday and approved a significant increase in production. Brent crude fell by about 2.20%, trading at $59.95 per barrel, while US crude (NYMEX)...

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US Labor Market Announces 177,000 Jobs Added in April
Foreign currency
image 2 May، 2025

The report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics just moments ago showed that the US economy added 177,000 jobs in April, compared to 185,000 in March, which was revised down from 228,000. This was better than market expectations of 137,000 jobs added. Conversely, the unemployment rate remained at 4.2% in April, matching expectations, while the labor force participation...

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Eurozone inflation exceeds expectations in preliminary April reading
Foreign currency
image 2 May، 2025

Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released preliminary estimates just a few moments ago showing that annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.2% in April, matching the March reading and exceeding expectations of 2.1%. The largest contribution to inflation in April came from the services sector, which rose at an annual rate of 3.9%, up from 3.5%...

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Oil posts worst monthly losses since 2021, May begins with losses of more than 2%.
Oil markets
image 1 May، 2025

Crude oil prices fell more than 2% in mid-European trading today, Thursday, May 1, marking the fourth session of declines after reports indicated that Saudi Arabia may announce another production increase in June. Brent crude fell by about 2.19%, trading at $59.61 per barrel, while US crude (NYMEX) traded at $56.83 per barrel, down about 2.37%. A Bloomberg report indicated...

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ank of Japan: No change in interest rates, lowers growth and inflation rates
Foreign currency
image 1 May، 2025

The Bank of Japan decided at its meeting that concluded this morning, Thursday, May 1, to keep monetary policy and interest rates unchanged. Members voted unanimously to keep interest rates at 0.50%, as expected, for the second consecutive meeting, following a hike in the December meeting. The Bank of Japan's quarterly forecast report, issued every three months, showed the bank...

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The Federal Reserve’s Preferred Inflation Index Meets Expectations in March
Foreign currency
image 30 April، 2025

Data released just moments ago from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that U.S. personal income rose by $116.8 billion in March, up 0.5% from 0.8% in February. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, rose by 0.7% to $134.5 billion, compared to February's reading of 0.4%. The PCE, which excludes food and...

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US economic growth slows to 0.3% in first quarter
Foreign currency
image 30 April، 2025

US gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 0.3% in the first quarter of this year, ending in March, according to a report released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This compares to a 2.4% growth in the fourth quarter of last year, falling short of expectations of a 0.2% growth in the first quarter, reflecting the impact of tariffs on...

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