Central Bank

Kuwait Central Bank issues bonds, tawarruq worth $782.8 million

In a statement, CBK explained that the issuance period is three months, with a return rate of 4.375 percent

CBUAE issues Sandbox Conditions Regulation to boost innovation in financial services sector

The regulation will also help consolidate the financial sector's competitiveness and support the UAE's economic growth

Oil prices edge higher on hopes of summer demand surge, potential supply disruptions

Brent crude oil futures for August delivery rose 0.1 percent to $86.07 per barrel,

UAE gold prices decline, global rates dip ahead of U.S. economic data releases

Gold prices declined over 1 percent on Friday on stronger dollar after U.S. business activity rose to a 26-month high in June

UAE gold prices inch up, global rates rise ahead of key U.S. inflation data

If the inflation data is on the lower side, the Fed might lower interest rates twice this year

Oil prices dip as dollar rises, investors await key inflation data

Brent oil futures expiring in August fell 0.4 percent to $84.88 a barrel

CBUAE’s gross written premiums up 18.5 percent YoY in Q1 2024 to $5.74 billion

Gross paid claims of all types of insurance plans increased by 18.3 percent YoY to AED8.4 billion in Q1 2024

UAE gold prices up, global rates set for second weekly gain

Decline is U.S. weekly jobless claims, new housing construction raised hopes for a rate cut in September

Oil prices poised for second consecutive weekly gain on improving demand, inventory declines

Brent crude futures for August delivery dipped slightly by 15 cents to $85.56 per barrel

UK’s BoE leaves 5.25 percent interest rate untouched, pound weakens below 1.27 against US. dollar

Seven MPC members voted to hold the 5.25 percent rate, while two preferred a 0.25 percentage point cut to 5 percent

UAE gold prices rise, global rates hit one-week high on rate cut hopes

Gold prices have recovered from their 6 percent decline from their record high last month

Oil prices hover around $85 amid global tensions, inventory shifts

Brent crude futures edged up 2 cents to $85.35 per barrel