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Trump introduces 100 percent tariff on foreign films: “We want movies made in America again”

Uncertainty remains on how tariffs will affect streaming services and box office revenues 

U.S. wants a fair trade deal with China, says Trump

When asked if any trade deals would be announced this week, Trump said that there could "very well be"

Oil prices drop over $2 as OPEC+ agrees to increase production by 411,000 barrels

Barclays lowered its Brent forecast by $4 to $66 a barrel due to OPEC+ decisions

Dubai’s 24-carat gold prices up AED3.50; global rates rise on weaker dollar

Traders expect 80 basis points of rate cuts this year after strong job growth reported in April

Crude oil prices rise to $62.53 as China evaluates U.S. trade proposal

The United States has approached China to seek talks over Trump's 145 percent tariffs, and Beijing's door was open for discussions

Dubai gold prices gain AED4, global rates mark steepest weekly fall since February

The easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China amid hopes for a deal is weighing on gold prices

Crude oil prices fall to $63.12 amid prospects of stronger supply from OPEC+

Last month, Brent and WTI marked their biggest percentage drops since November 2021

Gold demand grows in Q1 2025 amid record high prices, gold ETF revival

Gold investment demand in the Middle East remained resilient amid continued geopolitical uncertainty

GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports

Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region

Oil prices fall to $62.50 as trade war weighs on demand, supply concerns rise

Trump's tariffs have raised fears of a potential recession in the global economy this year 

Dubai gold prices drop AED0.75, global rates steady ahead of key U.S. economic data

U.S. consumer confidence dipped to its lowest point in nearly five years amid tariff concerns 

Crude oil prices drop to $65.41 amid investor concerns surrounding U.S.-China trade relations

U.S. crude oil stockpiles likely rose by about 500,000 barrels in the recent week