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Gold prices at one-week high on softer dollar

Geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to raise safe-haven demand for gold

Oil prices rise slightly as Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield halts production amid escalating conflict in Ukraine

Brent crude futures for January delivery increased by 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, reaching $73.45 a barrel

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UAE overtakes U.K., becomes second-largest gold hub with over $129 billion in trade

Major shifts in the global gold trade will likely propel an 'Asian Century' for gold, with new gold economic corridors among BRICS nations

Arab stock exchanges’ market cap rises 2.54 percent to $4.3 trillion in Q3 2024: Report

The Beirut Stock Exchange led the upward movement among Arab stock exchanges, with its index increasing by 29.03 percent

Gold prices rise after worst week in more than three years

The U.S. dollar index lost some of its recent gains after rising 1.6 percent last week

Oil prices surge amid intensifying Ukraine-Russia conflict, persistent demand concerns in China

As of 05:02 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by 29 cents, or 0.4 percent, reaching $71.33 a barrel

Gold prices set for worst week in over three years

Data on Thursday showed that U.S. producer prices picked up in October, adding to signs that progress toward lower inflation was stalling

Oil prices set for weekly loss on slow Chinese demand, higher supply prospects

The International Energy Agency expects global oil supply to exceed demand in 2025 even if OPEC+ output cuts remain in place

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sells 2 percent stc stake, raises $1.03 billion

PIF’s remaining stake in stc equates to 3.1 billion shares or 62 percent

Gold prices fall to eight-week low, UAE rates dip

The U.S. dollar rose to a one-year high while treasury yield rose to its highest since July

Bitcoin soars past $90,000 amid Trump-fueled crypto rally

Trump embraced crypto during his campaign, promising to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet'

Oil prices drop as U.S. inventory data misses expectations, markets look for clarity on Chinese demand

Brent oil futures for January delivery decreased by 0.1 percent, settling at $72.23 per barrel

UAE gold prices edge up, global rates dip ahead of U.S. inflation data

Markets currently await the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index data

Oil prices rise modestly but stay near two-week lows after OPEC’s demand growth downgrade

Brent futures had climbed by 17 cents, or 0.24 percent, reaching $72.06 a barrel

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Investors are focusing on upcoming inflation data for clues on how the economy may shift after the election results 

Why are gold prices falling after Donald Trump’s US election win?

Higher inflation levels may force the Fed to a slower easing path, further supporting the dollar and impacting gold prices

UAE, global gold prices hover near one-month low ahead of key U.S. data, Fed comments

U.S. dollar held near a four-month high as investors continued to gravitate towards assets that are benefiting from Trump's election

Oil prices steady as China’s stimulus disappoints, U.S. supply fears ease

Brent oil futures for January increased by 0.2 percent, reaching $71.95 a barrel

Bitcoin sets new record high, inches close to $90,000 level

Bitcoin reached $89,637 in Asia, up over 25 percent since November 5

Bitcoin surges to record high of $81,899 as Trump’s election boosts crypto market

Trump embraced crypto during his campaign, promising to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet'

UAE, global gold prices dip as market awaits key U.S. data, Fed comments

The dollar gained 0.08 percent to 105.08 on Monday after marking significant gains following the U.S. Presidential election