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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

Saudi central bank reports strong growth in reserve assets, reaching $467.4 billion in Q2 2024

The quarter saw a 2.7 percent quarterly increase, adding around SAR46.724 billion to the reserve

UAE gold prices dip, global rates remain above $2,500 level on U.S. rate cut optimism

Multiple Chinese banks have been given new gold import quotas from the central bank, signaling renewed buying demand

UAE gold prices steady amidst global rise following strong U.S. data

Globally, spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $2,454.40 per ounce

Oil prices edge lower but set for weekly gains on U.S. optimism

Brent crude futures, expiring in October, fell 0.1 percent to $80.94 a barrel

UAE gold prices dip, global rates rise after slipping 1 percent as large rate cut hopes fade

So far this year, gold prices have gained 19 percent and set a new record high of $2,483.60 on July 17

Oil prices rise as U.S. stockpiles shrink, Fed rate cut bets grow

Brent crude oil futures for the October delivery rose 0.5 percent to $81.09 per barrel

UAE gold prices dip, global rates down as markets await U.S. inflation data release

Data on Tuesday revealed that U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in July, signaling a cooling in inflation

UAE gold prices rise, global rates dip after hitting over one-week high

Gold prices will likely see additional support if a softer U.S. inflation report is released, raising hopes for a larger rate cut

UAE gold prices rise marginally, global rates up as investors await U.S. inflation data

Progress on inflation could support gold prices to retest a new all-time high once more

Türkiye enters ‘disinflation’ as CBRT hikes rates to 50 percent, 2024 inflation forecast at 38 percent

CBRT governor cited $26.5 billion increase in reserves, 50 percent target for lira deposits amid global volatility

UAE gold prices rise, global rates set for weekly drop as investors await Fed rate cut hints

Markets are now pricing in a 55 percent chance of a 50-basis-points cut in September with bets on an additional cut in December