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Oil prices rise as demand optimism builds ahead of U.S. inventory report

Brent crude futures rose 2 percent to $86.41 per barrel

Oil prices surge amid weaker dollar, rate cut bets

Brent oil futures for September delivery increased 0.3 percent to $85.29 per barrel

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,

UAE gold prices decline, global rates dip ahead of U.S. economic data releases

Gold prices declined over 1 percent on Friday on stronger dollar after U.S. business activity rose to a 26-month high in June

UAE gold prices inch up, global rates rise ahead of key U.S. inflation data

If the inflation data is on the lower side, the Fed might lower interest rates twice this year

Oil prices dip as dollar rises, investors await key inflation data

Brent oil futures expiring in August fell 0.4 percent to $84.88 a barrel

CBUAE’s gross written premiums up 18.5 percent YoY in Q1 2024 to $5.74 billion

Gross paid claims of all types of insurance plans increased by 18.3 percent YoY to AED8.4 billion in Q1 2024

UAE gold prices up, global rates set for second weekly gain

Decline is U.S. weekly jobless claims, new housing construction raised hopes for a rate cut in September

Oil prices poised for second consecutive weekly gain on improving demand, inventory declines

Brent crude futures for August delivery dipped slightly by 15 cents to $85.56 per barrel

UK’s BoE leaves 5.25 percent interest rate untouched, pound weakens below 1.27 against US. dollar

Seven MPC members voted to hold the 5.25 percent rate, while two preferred a 0.25 percentage point cut to 5 percent

UAE gold prices rise, global rates hit one-week high on rate cut hopes

Gold prices have recovered from their 6 percent decline from their record high last month

Oil prices hover around $85 amid global tensions, inventory shifts

Brent crude futures edged up 2 cents to $85.35 per barrel

UAE gold prices decline, global rates on track for first weekly gain in a month

U.S. producer prices surprisingly fell in May amid lower energy costs, indicating that inflation has subsided