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UAE gold prices rise, global rates slip as Fed keeps rates unchanged

Powell's assurance that further rate hikes were off the table will help bullion

Bitcoin price slides to $57,103.10 ahead of Fed meeting

Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of the interest rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve

UAE gold prices decline, global rates marginally rise ahead of Fed’s policy decision

Gold prices have declined more than $140 after reaching a record high of $2,431.29 on April 12

UAE banks’ gross assets reach record high, exceed $1.14 trillion in February 2024: CBUAE

UAE banks' monetary base expanded 2.7 percent monthly to AED688.7 billion in February

UAE gold prices dip as global rates decline ahead of U.S. Fed meeting

Gold lost 2.2 percent last week amidst easing tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices surge amid U.S. economic data disappointment, supply risks due to geopolitical risk

Brent crude futures saw a gain of 31 cents, equivalent to 0.4 percent, reaching $89.32 per barrel

Egypt to cut interest rates by 2 percent in May; inflation to decrease to 20 percent by end of 2024: Report

The CBE's Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on May 23 to review the key interest rates

Oil prices stabilize as focus shifts to U.S. economy, interest rates

The unexpected decrease in U.S. inventories, as indicated by industry data, provided some support to crude prices

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in line with market expectations

The country kept one-year LPR at 3.45 percent, five-year LPR at 3.95 percent

ECB stays committed to multiple rate cuts despite Fed’s caution, global uncertainty

Officials highlighted that the ECB's decisions hinge on incoming data, especially regarding wages, profits, and productivity

Oil prices rebound by 27 cents, Brent crude reaches $87.27 per barrel

Investors fueled the increase as they continued to assess geopolitical concerns in the Middle East

Egypt’s net foreign assets deficit falls to $1.36 billion in March: CBE

International reserves increase to $40.361 billion from $35.311 billion in February

Oil prices drop as Middle East tensions ease, market sentiment shifts to fundamentals and macroeconomics

Brent crude futures declined to $86.62 per barrel, WTI crude futures dropping to $82.51 per barrel

UAE gold prices rise as global rates inch closer to all-time high on escalating geopolitical tensions

Market analysts referred to gold as a geopolitical trade rather than a monetary policy trade at the moment

Oil prices stabilize after steep declines amid U.S. rate hike fears, Venezuela sanctions

Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions

UAE gold prices remain stable as global rates surge on Middle East tensions

Central bank buying and geopolitical tensions drive gold's rally near record-high

Oil prices climb on China’s economic growth, Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel

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Qatar Central Bank’s foreign reserves surge 5.2 percent to $67.9 billion in March

The official reserves at the end of March 2024 increased by $3.11 billion

China to establish $70 billion re-lending program to support science and technology sectors

21 banks will provide loans to small and midsize technology companies at a 1.75 percent interest rate under this program

Oil prices decline as Middle East tensions ease: Brent crude falls below $90

Investors await consumer price index data from U.S. and China later this week