Markets

Oil prices slip amid concerns over China’s demand, pending U.S. economic data

Brent crude futures for September delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $81.26 per barrel

51 percent of UAE investors prefer real estate IPOs: Survey

The UAE market contributed a remarkable 58 percent of 2023 IPO proceeds in the GCC region

UAE gold prices up, global rates rise as investors await U.S. GDP reading

In a bid to boost demand, India slashed import duties on gold and silver from 15 percent to 6 percent

Oil prices rebound after recent losses as industry data shows inventory drop, but surplus looms in 2025

Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.5 percent to $81.40 per barrel

Five key ideas for investors in the Middle East

Embrace diversification, reassess cash holdings and stay attuned to your long-term objectives

UAE gold prices decline, global rates down ahead of U.S. economic data release

Gold prices reached a record high of $2,483.60 last week as markets expected a 25-basis-point U.S. interest rate cut by September

Oil prices fall to 1.5-month low amid weak outlook and surplus concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in September fell 0.2 percent to $82.26 a barrel

PureHealth’s Ardent Health successfully concludes IPO on New York Stock Exchange

In September 2022, PureHealth acquired a 26.05 percent equity stake in Ardent Health for $500 million

Oil prices rise as investors look for additional U.S. rate cut cues

China's slower-than-expected economic growth sparked concerns over the country's demand for oil which continues to impact prices

UAE gold prices rise, global rates down as focus shifts to U.S. economic data

Interest rate cut expectations and the political uncertainty in the United States have supported gold prices to their record high

UAE and global gold prices lose luster amid profit-taking, dollar strength

In the UAE, gold prices fell with 24-carat gold inching up to AED293.50 per gram

Oil prices retreat amid doubts about China’s demand outlook, signaling weekly losses

Brent oil futures for September delivery shed 0.5 percent to $84.73 per barrel

Gold demand in India stays strong on high investment, central bank buying: Report

Jewellery demand is anticipated to primarily revolve around the festival season beginning from August

UAE gold prices inch up, global rates rise on rate cut hopes

Fed officials noted that the path toward looser monetary policy has become shorter

Oil prices rise amid declining U.S. crude inventories, Fed rate cut expectations

Brent futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $85.40 per barrel

Gold price hits record high of $2,482.29, UAE rates surge

Markets are pricing in a rate cut of at least 25 basis points by the Fed at the September meeting

Oil prices stabilize amid declining U.S. reserves, slower China demand

Brent crude oil futures were down by 4 cents to $83.69 per barrel

Global sukuk issuances rise to $91.9 billion in H1 2024, says S&P

The total volume of sustainable sukuk issuances reached $5.2 billion during H1 of 2024

UAE gold prices rise, global rates inch up on U.S. interest rate cut optimism

Fed Chair Powell expressed confidence that inflation is returning to the central bank's target of 2 percent

Oil prices dip amidst Chinese economic slowdown, anticipation of Fed interest rate cuts

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.25 percent, to $84.64 per barrel

Top 5 GCC IPOs by proceeds during H1 of 2024

GCC region raised total proceeds of $3.6 billion from 23 IPOs during the first six months of 2024

GCC companies raise $3.6 billion from 23 IPOs in H1 of 2024: Report

The Kingdom raised $2.1 billion from 19 offerings, making up 59 percent of total GCC IPO proceeds

Bitcoin surges to two-week high, rises 3.26 percent to $62,956.60

U.S. ETF launch raised the world's largest cryptocurrency to a record high of $73,803.25 in mid-March

UAE gold prices steady, global rates rise as investors seek rate cut cues from Fed’s Powell

Markets are currently pricing in a 93 percent chance of an interest rate cut in September, according to the CME Fedwatch Tool