Find out from FOREX.com's Kathleen Brooks why US labour market data will be crucial for markets this week, and what FX pairs are hot right now. We also look at stock markets and how they may be affected by the upcoming data.
After a very volatile week markets look to see if the Fed ends QE3, and where stock markets might go as China slows down. We also look at what safe haven forecasts mean for Gold as it trades between $1,350 and $1,400.
Video: An overview of the masterpan for Oman's Duqm Special Economic Zone is provided by Engineer Yahya Khamis Al Zadjali. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Construction Summit, organised by MEED, the industry sectors which are expected to operate from the zone are discussed, along with its development pipeline and the location which will act as a key logistic and transport hub.
Research director Kathleen Brooks gives her view on the short term outlook for gold as it struggles to recover and dollar movement, as last week saw the dollar index rise 2% amid rumours of the end of QE3.
With the ECB cutting interest rates to their lowest levels ever, and the US non-farm payroll figures coming in alongside a swathe of UK and Europe economic data markets have a lot to look at going forward. Also, will Gold be boosted by the global liquidity trade.
Video: The 3rd Annual Investment Conference, Dubai will focus on the Future Economic Landscape, the Impact of FDI and the Economic Prospects for Frontier & Emerging Markets. Phil Blizzard talks to Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Annual Investment Organizing Committee about the key focus of the congress and who will be attending. He also talks about the real estate market and the investment aspects of that sector.
Markets are looking out for the US and UK to release Q1 GDP, while the Eurozone will release the early April PMI numbers. Gold, meanwhile, has recovered slightly from its mammoth drop off on Monday, with lows trying to touch $1,300, as it looks to be touching $1,425 levels on Friday we find what resistance levels investors should be looking out for.
Watch our weekly update and get our take on how far we think USDJPY can go as we expect a slew of economic data from across markets, if stocks can continue to make record highs and what this all means for Gold prices both in Yen and Dollars.
Get our take on how weak US labour market data and aggressive monetary easing from the Bank of Japan will impact markets this week. Gold also suffered from news coming out of North Korea, falling to $1,550 at one point, as people turn to other more liquid assets.
Video: Described as "One of the most significant changes in the justice system across the region" Mark Beer, Registrar, DIFC Courts explains how the court is now able to resolve dispute from anywhere across the world. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about their Pro Bono Programme and what the DIFC Court can offer SMEs, and in particular their "fast track route" to debt collection.
Watch our weekly forex update and find out why we are still bearish on the yen and the euro, and why stock markets are suffering from pricing in Eurozone negativity. We also take a look at where the opportunities in the FX market lie in this coming week before the Easter break.
Video: With energy projects worth more than US$70 billion over the next 3 years Iraq is, perhaps, the most important market in this sector. Adal Mirza, Gulf Correspondent, Energy & Industry, MEED talking to Phil Blizzard provides an overview of the major projects and what the key topics will be at the forthcoming MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference.
We give you our take on what to expect from the FOMC meeting and what this means for stocks and the dollar rallies. Also, find out what to expect from the UK Budget and what this means for the pound sterling.
Video: The petrochemical industry in the GCC is a global player and that aspect is one of the key subjects for debate and discussion at the forthcoming MEED Petrochemical 2013 conference. Kevin Baxter, Energy & Industry analyst at MEED talks to Phil Blizzard about this industry sector and previews the conference which is held in Dubai.
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