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UAE gold prices rally, global rates hit 2-week high as Fed hints at September rate cut

Gold prices rose as support for the safe-haven asset strengthened amid the threat of conflict escalation in the Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s foreign assets rise 5.5 percent to $467.5 billion in June 2024

Data showed that the bank's net foreign assets in June were around SAR1.670 trillion

UAE gold prices surge, global rates rise ahead of Fed policy decision

If the Fed signals the possibility of multiple rate cuts this year, gold prices will likely rally

UAE gold prices down, global rates up ahead of Fed policy meeting

The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan's policy meetings are also due this week

Oil prices slide to two-month low ahead of OPEC meeting, Fed policy decisions

Brent oil futures expiring in September fell 0.2 percent to $79.63 per barrel

UAE gold prices edge higher, global rates decline on sluggish Asian demand

Investors will closely watch the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday, with no change in interest rates expected

Oil prices flat as demand outlook and supply glut concerns weigh

Brent oil futures expiring in September rose slightly by 0.2 percent to $81.25 a barrel

Egypt central bank to begin cutting interest rates in September: Report

Egypt's inflation to average around 25 percent in H2 of 2024, down from 31 percent in H1

UAE gold prices stable, global rates rise but set for weekly losses

U.S. economy grew faster than expected in Q2, but inflation pressures eased, maintaining market expectations of a September rate cut

Oil prices steady on strong U.S. GDP, but headed for third weekly losses

Brent oil futures expiring in September were stable at $82.38 per barrel

UAE gold prices fall, global rates dip as investors book profits ahead of U.S. economic data

If the PCE data reveals that inflation is slowing and the Fed can cut rates in September, gold prices will likely surge

Oil prices slip amid concerns over China’s demand, pending U.S. economic data

Brent crude futures for September delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $81.26 per barrel

Türkiye terminates $5 billion deposit with Saudi Arabia to reduce external debt

The $5 billion deposit was made by Saudi Arabia before Türkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections last year

UAE gold prices up, global rates rise as investors await U.S. GDP reading

In a bid to boost demand, India slashed import duties on gold and silver from 15 percent to 6 percent

Egypt’s external debt dips 8.4 percent to $153.86 billion in five months

Foreign currency inflows into the local market have jumped by about 200 percent

UAE gold prices decline, global rates down ahead of U.S. economic data release

Gold prices reached a record high of $2,483.60 last week as markets expected a 25-basis-point U.S. interest rate cut by September

Oil prices fall to 1.5-month low amid weak outlook and surplus concerns

Brent oil futures expiring in September fell 0.2 percent to $82.26 a barrel

Oil prices rise as investors look for additional U.S. rate cut cues

China's slower-than-expected economic growth sparked concerns over the country's demand for oil which continues to impact prices

UAE gold prices rise, global rates down as focus shifts to U.S. economic data

Interest rate cut expectations and the political uncertainty in the United States have supported gold prices to their record high

UAE and Seychelles partner to promote local currency usage, interlink payment and messaging systems

This includes developing the exchange market, facilitating bilateral trade and direct investment, and remittance settlement

UAE and global gold prices lose luster amid profit-taking, dollar strength

In the UAE, gold prices fell with 24-carat gold inching up to AED293.50 per gram

ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, ‘wide open’ on September decision

The Central Bank wants more evidence that inflation is still on track to reach the 2 percent target by the end of 2024

Egypt’s Central Bank holds key rates amidst 2.2 percent GDP growth and 27.5 percent inflation

The bank noted that "the current monetary stance is appropriate to support the sustained moderation of inflation."

Oil prices retreat amid doubts about China’s demand outlook, signaling weekly losses

Brent oil futures for September delivery shed 0.5 percent to $84.73 per barrel