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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

National banks in the UAE invest $1.19 billion in local stock markets in 12 months: CBUAE

By the end of May, these banks had elevated their equity investments to AED16.1 billion

UAE gold prices rise, global rates up as market awaits U.S. payrolls data

So far this year, gold prices have gained over 29 percent, rising to a record high of $2,531.60 on August 20

Türkiye’s economic growth falls to 2.5 percent in Q2 2024 amid rising interest rates

Growth is stabilizing, the current account deficit is narrowing, risk premiums are down, says minister

UAE gold prices ease, global rates dip as traders await U.S. economic data

Gold prices may rally if reports signal a weaker economy and the Fed considers a larger rate cut

UAE gold prices flat, global rates down on smaller Fed rate cut bets

The U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.2 percent in July, in line with expectations

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