Assem Mansour
Head of Market ResearchBioHead Of Market Research at OW Markets, Assem Mansour is a seasoned fundamental and technical analyst who has been following and analyzing the financial markets since 2012. He has a strong professional trading background and a keen interest in macroeconomic trends and their impact on various financial instruments. Assem graduated from IE Business School and IIMB, where he acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the trading industry. He has also co-authored a range of trading eBooks and other resources that cover topics such as market psychology, trading strategies, risk management, and technical analysis. Assem has trained over 20,000 traders from various parts of the world, imparting valuable knowledge and skills to individuals looking to navigate the complexities of the forex, commodity, stock, index and cryptocurrency markets. With a strong passion for teaching and a deep understanding of trading strategies, risk management, and market analysis, Assem has been able to guide aspiring traders in their journey towards becoming successful and confident in their trading endeavors. He frequently hosts educational and live trading webinars, where he shares his insights and expertise on the financial markets and provides live analysis and commentary on various trading scenarios. Assem also often attends and speaks in leading industry events such as the International Forex Expo in Cyprus, Dubai, He is a guest on economic channels such as Al-Sharq, CNBC Arabia, Al-Arabiya Business, Extra News, and other channels. where he shares his insights with the audience. Assem is always eager to share his knowledge and experience with OW Markets traders and to help them achieve their financial goals.
Recent Activities
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US CPI in November Matches Expectations, But Seasonal Adjustment Factors Cloud the Picture
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024 delivered results largely in line with expectations, reinforcing the likelihood of a quarter-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve at its meeting next week
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RBA Leaves Cash Rate Unchanged Amid Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the cash rate target steady at 4.35% and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.25% following its most recent board meeting.
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Dollar Holds Ground as Markets Brace for Fed's December Rate Decision
The US non-farm payrolls added 227,000 jobs last month, surpassing expectations. Additionally, the previous reading was revised up from 12,000 jobs to 36,000 jobs
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RBNZ Cuts Rate Amid Easing Inflation and Economic Uncertainty
In a significant move to support economic recovery, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of RBNZ has decided to reduce the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4.25%.
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How Trump’s Economic Policies and Federal Reserve Decisions Could Strengthen the U.S. Dollar
After Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, expectations for the Federal Reserve to continue rapid rate cuts significantly declined. Currently, markets anticipate that the Fed will lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% during Thursday’s meeting.
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Gold Demand Trends Q3 2024: Record Prices and Shifting Dynamics
The third quarter of 2024 witnessed significant developments in the global gold market, characterized by record prices and a notable shift in demand dynamics across various sectors.
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Eurozone Faces Ongoing Recession Amid Sluggish Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Eurozone continued to decline in October, according to a survey of purchasing managers' indices released this week, supporting expectations for another interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) before the end of this year.
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Swiss National Bank Lowers Policy Rate to 1.0% Amid Easing Inflation
On September 26, 2024, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced a monetary policy easing by lowering its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.0%
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US Consumer Confidence Plummets in September Amid Growing Economic Concerns
The September decline in consumer confidence reflects growing concerns about the U.S. economy, driven by fears over job security, inflation, and uncertain business conditions.
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Australian Dollar Faces Pressure as RBA Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Inflation and Growth
The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced a cautious outlook following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35% during its today meeting.
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The Federal Reserve's Upcoming Rate Decision Scenarios
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision on interest rates and release a statement on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:00...
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How Inflation Would Affect The dollar And FED Descisions
Yesterday, U.S. inflation data for August was released, drawing the attention of global markets due to its direct impact on the U.S. dollar and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.
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UK Labor Market Data Limits Pound's Losses
UK labor market data limited the losses of the British pound against most currencies, as the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom decreased during the three months ending in July
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US Inflation Data Expectations This Week and Its Impact on Fed Decision
Markets are now awaiting the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data this Wednesday at 12:30 PM GMT
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Recent US Labor Data and Its Potential Impact on the Fed’s Rate Decision
The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in August 2024, with employers adding 142,000 jobs, a slight improvement from the...
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