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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

Oman Central Bank issues treasury bills worth $77.93 million

The bills have a maturity period of 28 days amounted to OMR300,000, with an average acceptable price of OMR99.650 

Kuwait Central Bank issues bonds, tawarruq worth $792 million

On August 19, KCB announced a similar allocation of bonds and tawarruq for three months at the same value and return rate 

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

Central Bank of Egypt forecasts easing inflation amid continued maintenance of interest rates

The MPC noted that domestic real GDP growth had moderated to 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024

UAE gold prices steady, global rates rise as traders await U.S. inflation data

China's central bank held back on buying gold for a fourth month in a row in August, according to official data

Oil prices surge as hurricane threatens U.S. Gulf coast amid market recovery from disappointing jobs data

Brent crude futures rose by 99 cents, or 1.39 percent, to $72.05 per barrel

UAE gold prices rise, global rates set for weekly gains ahead of U.S. jobs data

The possibility of a 50-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month has risen from 34 percent last week to 41 percent

Rising bank credit demand in the UAE amid positive economic outlook, says Central Bank

In Q2, demand for trade credit remained strong, with a greater appetite for lending 

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye central banks sign MoU to enhance economic cooperation, financial stability 

The central banks will share expertise and resources to address challenges and boost economic development

UAE gold prices rise, global rates down as investors await U.S. jobs data

Traders are on the lookout for the ADP employment report and jobless claims data due later in the day