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UAE gold prices decline, global rates down amid Fed rate cut speculations

U.S. personal consumption expenditures index rose by 2.6 percent in May after a 2.7 percent rise in April

Britain’s GDP expands by 0.7 percent in Q1 2024, but long-term growth outlook remains fragile ahead of election

The economy had contracted for two consecutive quarters in the second half of 2023, indicating a recent recession

GCC banks continue to outperform global peers, remain poised for strong 2024: Report

GCC banks' revenue-to-assets ratio is 3.2 percent, well above the global average of 2.3 percent

UAE gold prices rise, global rates set for third quarterly gain ahead of U.S. inflation data

Investors today await the U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure

Japanese yen tumbles to 160 against dollar, hitting 37-year low

The strong U.S. dollar is driven by expectations the Fed will keep rates high due to a robust economy

UAE gold prices decline, global rates fall after hitting two-week low ahead of U.S. inflation data

Gold prices remain impacted by the Fed's policy decisions and rising geopolitical tensions

Oil prices fall amid dollar strength; U.S. inventory build spurs demand fears

Brent oil futures for August delivery dropped 0.4 percent to $84.91 per barrel

UAE gold prices decline, global rates dip on stronger dollar

Higher 10-year treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar trigger decline in gold prices

Oil prices dip amid lingering demand concerns, U.S. inventory build

Brent oil futures expiring in August fell 0.1 percent to $84.90 per barrel

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,