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U.S. and EU strike tariff deal: Stock markets surge, euro rises as trade tensions ease

Talks between the U.S. and China are set for Monday in Stockholm, with another 90-day extension of the truce expected

Oil prices rise to $68.92 as U.S.-EU trade deal eases demand concerns

The U.S.-EU deal, announced on Sunday, establishes a 15 percent import tariff on most European goods

Stock market today: Asian shares fall as dollar gains ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline

Tokyo's Nikkei index dipped 0.84 percent after recording a one-year high on Thursday

Oil prices climb to $69.34 as trade talk optimism lifts demand outlook

Brent crude is up 0.4 percent so far this week, while WTI has declined by 1.4 percent

ECB maintains interest rates at 2 percent, pausing its year-long easing cycle

This decision follows eight cuts since June last year as trade relations with the U.S. remain unclear

AD Ports Group expands global reach with new office in Beijing

The office will be instrumental in advancing AD Ports Group’s strategic role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Türkiye’s central bank surprises markets with key interest rate cut to 43 percent

Annual inflation was recorded at 35.05 percent in June, down from May's 35.41 percent

Bank of America launches $40 billion stock buyback program

The $40 billion program replaces a previous authorization with $9.1 billion remaining as of June

Tesla shares dive 7 percent as Q2 sales decline, auto revenue drops to $16.7 billion

Tesla's Model Y update failed to revive aging lineup amid competitive pressure

Sharjah real estate grows 48.1 percent in H1 2025 with AED27 billion in transactions

Sharjah’s increasing appeal to a diverse pool of investors from around the globe has further reinforced its position as a key real estate hub in the region

Alphabet’s capital spending plans rise to $85 billion due to massive demand for cloud services

Google Cloud sales surged nearly 32 percent, exceeding estimates, driven by new AI features 

European Central Bank to hold interest rates amid U.S.-EU trade talks

Analysts anticipate the central bank will resume cutting rates in either September or December

Stock market today: Asian, Wall Street shares rally on strong trade optimism

Investor attention is shifting to results from the "Magnificent Seven," whose past performances have driven markets to record highs

Digital art: A masterpiece or just a mirage?

One of the most transformational changes in today’s creative industry is the democratization of artistic tools

Oil prices rise to $68.8 on optimism over U.S. trade talks

Optimism over progress in tariff negotiations with the U.S. helped drive buying activity

The invisible edge: Why trading infrastructure now matters more than ever

Stable pricing, reliable execution, and immediate access to funds are the foundation of trust in the trader-broker relationship

Trump signs tariff deal with Japan, announces $550 billion investment package

U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles would be lowered from 25 percent to 15 percent

Dubai 24-carat gold price today climbs AED5.25 to AED414 as investors eye Trump’s tariff deadline

Treasury Secretary hints at meeting with China, suggesting possible extension of August tariff deadlines 

Crude oil prices rise to $68.75 as U.S.-Japan trade deal boosts market optimism

Traders worry Trump's tariffs may slow global economic growth and reduce energy demand significantly

Qatar Fund for Development expands global aid reach with new agreements supporting over 17 million worldwide

QFFD signed strategic deals with Qatari-based entities including Qatar Foundation, Qatar Charity, Education Above All Foundation, and Qatar Red Crescent

Binghatti Holding sees record AED 1.82 billion profit in first half of 2025

The company’s ability to blend architectural innovation with iconic design has attracted an elite international clientele

Stock market today: Asian shares fall as market eyes tariff talk developments

Attention will shift to earnings reports from major companies such as SAP, UniCredit, Alphabet and Tesla

Dubai 24-carat gold price today hits AED408.25 up AED2.75 as dollar and bond yields fall

U.S. dollar index trades near a one-week low, making gold cheaper for foreign buyers 

Crude oil prices drop 0.75 percent to $68.60 amid rising trade tensions, demand concerns

U.S. tariffs on EU imports are expected to raise trade anxieties beyond the oil sector