Daniela Sabin Hathorn

3 days ago | mid-east.info | Daniela Sabin Hathorn

By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.comThe DAX 40 index remains within striking distance of its all-time high of 24,390, set in late May. While recent sessions have reflected a degree of consolidation, this week has seen a renewed bullish tilt, supported by softer-than-expected Eurozone inflation data. DAX 40 daily chart:Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Inflation Data Fuels Optimism:Tuesday’s CPI release added fuel to the market’s optimism.

4 days ago | mid-east.info | Daniela Sabin Hathorn

By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.comGold, often seen as a barometer of market sentiment, is currently reflecting a market caught between strong long-term fundamentals and an absence of short-term conviction. Following a tough week, gold prices have struggled to gain sustained upward momentum as improving risk sentiment—driven by easing geopolitical concerns and equity market strength—has undercut near-term safe haven demand.

5 days ago | mid-east.info | Daniela Sabin Hathorn

By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.comThe European Central Bank (ECB) will hold its next monetary policy meeting on Thursday, June 5, with markets widely anticipating another interest rate cut. Interest Rate Outlook:At its most recent meeting in April, the ECB reduced its key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate to 2.25%. Markets are now pricing in another cut in June, though expectations for further easing beyond that remain uncertain.

1 week ago | mid-east.info | Daniela Sabin Hathorn

By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.comGold XAU/USD is showing signs of resilience on Wednesday morning, attempting to resume its broader uptrend after shedding 1.25% on Tuesday. The precious metal continues to navigate the erratic rhythm of global trade talks and the bursts of market optimism that accompany temporary resolutions. This week’s swing in sentiment was driven by the latest twist in U.S.-EU trade tensions.

1 week ago | mid-east.info | Daniela Sabin Hathorn

By Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.comEuropean stocks have endured a volatile 24 hours, triggered by another round of tariff drama from Donald Trump over the weekend. In classic fashion, Trump took the 20% tariff and raised it to 50% effective June 1, only to postpone the implementation to July 9 following a weekend call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.