Markets

UAE gold prices down, global rates hover near record high on bigger rate cut prospects

Markets are currently pricing in a 69 percent chance of a 50-basis-point cut at the conclusion of the Fed's two-day meeting

Oil prices see modest gains amid rate cut speculations, Hurricane Francine’s supply impact

Brent crude futures set to expire in November climbed 0.2 percent to $72.88 per barrel

Invest in UAE stock markets with zero transaction fees as Emirates NBD launches new initiative

Platform includes more than 11,000 global equities and 150 regional equities to trade

Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Milling Company to raise $228.9 million from IPO

The price range for the IPO was set between SAR5 and SAR5.30 per share

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden acquires 25.1 percent stake in joint venture for $1.1 billion from U.S.-based Alcoa

Transaction consideration comprises approximately 86 million shares of Ma’aden worth ​$950 million and $150 million in cash

Gold price hits new all-time high at $2,589 on larger rate cut bets, UAE prices steady

The U.S. dollar index fell 0.25 percent to 100.86, making gold less expensive for other currency holders

Oil prices rise on U.S. rate cut hopes despite weak demand, Chinese data

Brent crude futures for November rose by 3 cents to $71.64 a barrel

Supporting the next generation of private markets professionals in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia seeks to grow private markets by expanding its skilled professional pool

Sobha Realty raises total sukuk holdings to $500 million with $230 million tap

Latest tap is an extension of the developer’s inaugural sukuk issuance of $300 million, which took place in July 2023

Global gold prices hit new all-time high of $2,570.15 on U.S. dollar weakness

The dollar fell to a one-week low, making gold less expensive for other currency holders

Oil prices soar amid hurricane Francine disruptions, ending weekly decline despite demand concerns

Brent crude futures climbed by 34 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $72.31 per barrel

Sheikh Mohammed announces new company ‘Mada Media’ to manage advertising sites in Dubai

The company’s shares may be offered for public subscription at a later stage

Capitalizing on growth: EFG Hermes at the forefront of the region’s equity markets

Ali Khalpey shares insights on trends, IPOs, challenges and strategic growth

Saudi Arabia’s debt capital market grows 18 percent to $407.7 billion in H1 2024, says Fitch

Saudi sukuk and the bond market will likely cross $500 billion outstanding over the next couple of years

Abu Dhabi’s NMDC Energy starts trading on ADX following 31.3 times IPO oversubscription

The offering comprised 1.15 billion shares of the company, 23 percent of total capital, priced at AED 2.8 each

UAE gold prices up, global rates rise as investors eye additional U.S. economic data

U.S. central bank will likely start cutting interest rates next week with traders raising bets for a 25-basis-point cut to 87 percent

Oil prices surge amid hurricane Francine concerns, yet demand worries temper gains

Brent crude futures for November rose by 40 cents, or 0.6 percent, reaching $71.01 per barrel

UAE gold prices rise, global rates near $2,520 ahead of U.S. CPI data

Traders expect the CPI report to show that inflation is nearing the Fed's 2 percent target

Oil prices rebound as tropical storm Francine raises concerns over supply disruptions amidst mixed demand signals

Brent crude futures increased by 39 cents, or 0.6 percent, reaching $69.58 a barrel

Oil prices face pressure from sluggish Chinese demand, anticipated supply challenges from tropical storm Francine

Brent crude futures fell by 4 cents, or 0.06 percent, settling at $72.80 a barrel

UAE gold prices rise, global rates edge down as U.S. dollar hits one-week high

Traders expect the inflation data to reflect further disinflation which will support a rate cut by the Fed

Finstreet to launch first regulated digital market in ADGM for private, public securities

Finstreet will grant eight licenses to its subsidiary entities to launch the first digital MTF, central securities depository, and private financing platform

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $400 million green bond from Bank of China

With the addition of this listing, the total value of bonds listed on Nasdaq Dubai by the Bank of China reaches $1.47 billion

Burjeel Holdings’ entry into FTSE Global Equity Index Series to boost investments

Burjeel Holdings has joined FTSE Russell’s FTSE Mid Cap index, the FTSE All-Cap index, the FTSE All-World index and the FTSE Total-Cap index