Central Bank

What’s behind the U.S. dollar’s dominance, and what can end it?

Dollar accounts for over 60 percent of global central bank reserves, making it the world’s most widely held currency

Key factors influencing gold, crude oil performance in H1 2024

From economic signals to policies and developments in the Fed

How the UAE is upholding financing with robust laws

UAE Central Bank Law and Commercial Transactions Law are key legislative instruments

Elevating Türkiye’s investment appeal

Country’s trade volume with UAE, an important economic partner, hit $20 billion in 2023

UAE gold prices surge, global rates at two-week high on Fed rate cut bets

Lower dollar index and U.S. Treasury bond yields support bullion's rise

Oil prices climb amid optimism for rate cuts, despite inventory build and demand concerns

Brent crude futures for August delivery rose 0.5 percent to $78.80 per barrel

Arab economies projected to grow by 3.3 percent in 2024 as inflation declines: Report

The inflation rate in its 22 member states is expected to decline to 3.3 percent this year, compared to 9.3 percent in 2023

UAE gold prices rise, global rates rebound after hitting three-week low

Softer job openings data, manufacturing PMI spur safe-haven demand for gold

Central Bank of Oman joins GCC central banks’ AFAQ payments system

Oman's addition brings AFAQ's total number of participant banks from the GCC region to 67

UAE gold prices rise, global rates decline as traders await U.S. economic data

Signs of decline in the upcoming U.S. jobs data could support gold prices in the short term

Oil prices tumble to 4-month low amid demand concerns, OPEC production outlook

Brent oil futures for August delivery fell 0.4 percent to $78.05 per barrel

Egypt’s economy forecast to grow by 4.2 percent in 2025 on increased investment, exports, and consumer spending

The pound devaluation and foreign investments alleviated the country’s currency crisis

Türkiye’s robust domestic demand drives 5.7 percent Q1 2024 growth

The country is heading towards more balanced and sustainable growth this year, says Finance Minister

UAE gold prices rise, global rates fall as U.S. economy growth slows in Q1, inflation data awaited

U.S. economy grew 1.3 percent in Q1 of 2024, significantly slower than 3.4 percent in Q4 of 2023

UAE’s financial sector welcomes new Open Finance regulation

Open Finance is beneficial for both fintechs and their customers

UAE gold prices dip, global rates decline on stronger dollar ahead of key economic data

First-quarter GDP data expected to reveal resilience in the U.S. economy, impacting rate cut expectations

Oil prices climb on demand optimism, OPEC+ cuts eyed

Brent crude futures for July delivery rose 0.3 percent to $84.51 per barrel

Oman Central Bank issues T-bills worth $57.24 million

The interest rate on repurchase operations (repo) with the OCB for these T-bills is 6.00 percent

UAE gold prices decline, global rates rise as focus shifts to U.S. inflation data

Strong dollar, possible interest rate hikes are major risks to gold prices

Oil prices maintain stability following recovery from 3-month low, investors await inflation data

Brent crude oil futures expiring in July edged 0.1 percent lower to $83.04 per barrel

UAE gold prices rise, global rates recover from 2-week low ahead of U.S. inflation data

Gold prices achieved a record high of $2,449.89 but have since lost over $100

UAE Islamic banks surpass $195.39 billion in assets, up 13.61 percent year-on-year

The assets of Islamic banks operating in the UAE increased by about $23.41 billion over the past 12 month

Egypt’s Central Bank maintains key rates, cites easing inflation

The CBE's overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate will remain unchanged