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Fed hikes interest rates by 75 basis points, hints at smaller future increases
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Fed hikes interest rates by 75 basis points, hints at smaller future increases

Most Gulf central banks follow Fed lead

Kuwait’s parliament approves budget with lowest deficit in 9 years
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Kuwait’s parliament approves budget with lowest deficit in 9 years

Kuwait to record first fiscal surplus in 8 years

Saudi records budget surplus of $39.7 billion in first 9 months of 2022
Economy

Saudi records budget surplus of $39.7 billion in first 9 months of 2022

Surplus is supported by an increase in crude oil revenues

“FED” to increase rates by 75 basis points
Economy

“FED” to increase rates by 75 basis points

Wall Street ended its sessions with a decline following a month of gains

Dubai retains position as world’s top FDI destination in H1
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Dubai retains position as world’s top FDI destination in H1

The emirate witnessed FDI inflows of $3.73 bn in H1

Eurozone inflation climbs to record high of 10.7% as growth slows
Economy

Eurozone inflation climbs to record high of 10.7% as growth slows

Energy costs expected to have had the highest annual rise

IMF sees $1 trn from oil revenue in region by 2026
Economy

IMF sees $1 trn from oil revenue in region by 2026

GCC's economic expansion expected to more than double from 2021

Saudi economy grows by 8.6% in Q3
Economy

Saudi economy grows by 8.6% in Q3

Growth primarily driven by a 14.5% increase in oil activities

ECB raises interest rates and adjusts bank lending conditions
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ECB raises interest rates and adjusts bank lending conditions

The bank's budget is large, close to 9 trillion euros

Egypt reaches $3 bn IMF deal
Economy

Egypt reaches $3 bn IMF deal

Prior to the agreement, Egypt hiked key interest rates by 2%

Saudi signs major investment deals at FII
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Saudi signs major investment deals at FII

Deals aim to improve quality of life, increase investor interest

Egyptian pound at lowest level after 200 basis-points rate hike
Economy

Egyptian pound at lowest level after 200 basis-points rate hike

Overnight lending rate at 14.25% and deposit rate at 13.25%

Egypt raises public employees minimum wage to $153
Economy

Egypt raises public employees minimum wage to $153

And maintains electricity prices through June 2023

Egypt’s sovereign fund raises its capital to $20.3 bn
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Egypt’s sovereign fund raises its capital to $20.3 bn

UAE investments in Egypt valued at $4.9 bn in 9 months

Saudi’s PIF plans to invest SAR 90 bn in key sectors
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Saudi’s PIF plans to invest SAR 90 bn in key sectors

This brings the total number of companies to 6

70 new global companies to relocate regional headquarters to Saudi
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70 new global companies to relocate regional headquarters to Saudi

New investment licenses issued in Q3 2022 amounted to 1,163

ECB prepares for significant interest increase to “tame inflation monster”
Economy

ECB prepares for significant interest increase to “tame inflation monster”

IHS Market: Eurozone economy on verge of contraction in Q4

UAE’s Government revenues increase to AED 463.9 bn in 2021
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UAE’s Government revenues increase to AED 463.9 bn in 2021

Social contributions also rose to AED 13.5 bn

New global order on top agenda of Riyadh’s FII conference
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New global order on top agenda of Riyadh’s FII conference

Seven mega-agreements are expected to be announced today

Moody’s: GCC companies showing ability to deal with high interest rates
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Moody’s: GCC companies showing ability to deal with high interest rates

Majority of these companies receive substantial government support

Qatari Emir: Doing everything possible with partners to address lack of energy resources
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Qatari Emir: Doing everything possible with partners to address lack of energy resources

Budget surplus geared to reducing debt, increasing reserves

Dubai, Abu Dhabi among top global cities
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi among top global cities

Growth led by business activity, human capital investment

Rishi Sunak becomes the only candidate for UK premiership
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Rishi Sunak becomes the only candidate for UK premiership

As Penny Mordaunt drops out of leadership race

Does the agreement with the IMF solve Egypt’s problems?
Economy

Does the agreement with the IMF solve Egypt’s problems?

Standard & Poor's confirms Egypt's rating at B with stable outlook