Central Bank

Qatar Central Bank releases $1.23 billion in T-bills, attracts $3.58 billion in bids

The bills included QAR300 million for a 7-day term (Tap Issuance) at an interest rate of 5.7815 percent

UAE Islamic T-sukuk auction draws $1.72 billion in bids, oversubscribing by 5.7 times

This $299.49 million auction is part of the Islamic T-Sukuk issuance program for August 2024

UAE gold prices down, global rates set for monthly gain as focus shifts to U.S. economic data

Gold prices gained almost 3 percent in the last 30 days, marking their second consecutive monthly gain

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

Traders priced in a 65.5 percent chance of a 25-basis-point cut and a 34.5 percent chance of a bigger 50-basis-point reduction

Oil prices steady amid smaller U.S. inventory draw, Libya’s supply concerns

Brent oil futures for October delivery dipped slightly to $78.62 a barrel

UAE gold prices edge down, global rates dip as market awaits U.S. inflation data

Markets now await the release of the U.S. PCE data, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, on Friday

IMF eases some conditions on Egypt’s $8 billion finance package

Egypt's economic growth to increase to around 5.5 percent as structural reforms to strengthen the business climate pay off

UAE gold prices down, global rates ease on stronger dollar

Traders now see a 70 percent chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut and about a 30 percent chance of a bigger 50-basis-point reduction

UAE banks attract over $14.7 billion in 3-month deposits in five months

Term deposits exceeding 12 months recorded AED44.48 billion at the end of May, up by 0.52 percent

UAE gold prices down, global rates dip as market awaits September U.S. rate cut

The dollar hovered near its lowest level in 13 months, making gold cheaper for other currency holders

Oil prices climb higher, boosted by geopolitical tensions and expectations of lower U.S. interest rates

Brent oil futures for October delivery advanced 0.8 percent to reach $79.59 per barrel

UAE gold prices decline, global rates set for weekly fall after slipping from record highs

Gold prices fell almost 1 percent this week after hitting a record high on Tuesday

Oil prices flat, headed for bleak weekly performance amid demand concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in October edged up 0.1 percent to $77.26 per barrel

Bahrain’s $92.89 million T-bill issuance sees 254 percent oversubscription

The bills carry an issue date of August 25, and are scheduled to mature on February 23, 2025

UAE gold prices inch down, global rates dip on stronger U.S. dollar, Fed rate cut outlook

U.S. dollar index broke its four-day losing streak, recording a 0.17 percent increase

Oil prices weaken on U.S. labor data, demand outlook uncertain

Brent oil futures fell 0.1 percent to $75.95 a barrel

UAE’s top banks post strong Q2 2024 growth on higher profits, improved asset quality: Report

Banks saw a 3.2 percent rise in loans and advances, outpacing the 0.4 percent growth in deposits

UAE gold prices down, global rates decline from record high ahead of Fed meeting minutes

Further supporting gold prices, the dollar index declined to its lowest this year, while benchmark 10-year Treasury yields dipped

Oil prices slide on rising U.S. inventories, easing Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures declined by 0.1 percent, settling at $77.11 per barrel

UAE banks add 15 ATMs in Q1 2024, reaching 4,669

This growth is driven by technological advancements and changes in the financial sector, leading to greater security and efficiency

Turkish central bank holds interest rate steady at 50 percent for fifth month

This move reflects TCMB's commitment to a cautious monetary policy, balancing inflation control with economic risks

Oil prices retreat as geopolitical concerns ease, demand concerns rise

Brent crude futures dropped 0.7 percent, or 53 cents, to $77.13 per barrel

UAE gold prices steady, global rates down as investors await more rate cut cues

U.S. dollar index fell to a seven-month low in the previous session, further supporting dollar-denominated gold