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UAE gold prices gain AED2.5, global rates rise as markets await Trump’s tariff plans

The dollar weakened to a nine-day low of 107.95 during the inauguration speech, before recovering above the 108.00 level

Worldwide PC shipments rise 1.4 percent in Q4 2024, reflecting modest recovery amid AI price challenges

This represents the second consecutive year in which shipment volume has fallen below the 250 million markĀ 

UAE leads five Arab nations in attracting 145 foreign automotive projects worth over $22 billion in 2024

The automotive sector in Arab countries attracted 184 foreign projects valued at more than $25 billion from 2003 to 2024

Davos 2025 kicks off to address key global and regional challenges

Davos 2025 will see the participation of over 350 government leaders, including 60 heads of state and government

TikTok resumes services for 170 million U.S. users after Trump promises executive order

On Saturday evening, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for U.S. users after a national security law took effect

IMF projects 3.3 percent global growth in 2025, inflation to fall to 3.5 percent by 2026

Despite the stable global growth forecast, disparities among countries are widening

Oil prices climb to $81.63, 0.4 percent surge driven by strong Chinese economic data

Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March rose 0.5 percent to $78.24 a barrel

Oil prices rise to $82.35 amid soft U.S. inflation, tightening global supply concerns

Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March rose 0.4 percent to $79.01 a barrel

Global markets to trade with considerable volatility as Trump takes office: Saxo Bank

Consensus U.S. GDP growth forecasts for 2025 are at +2.1 percent, a rosy forecast given the risks

Oil prices steady at $79.95 amid key U.S. inflation data release

Crude oil WTI futures expiring in March inched up 0.1 percent to $76.45 a barrel

The OPEC+ will face pitfalls of geopolitics, U.S. energy shift in 2025

Since October 2022, the organization has cut crude oil production by 5.8 million barrels per day

The global economy in 2025: Stability amid uncertainty

IMF and OECD estimate that global growth could hit 3.2 to 3.3 percent this year

Oil prices decline to $80.77 from four-month high amid U.S. sanctions on Russian exports

Crude oil WTI futures for March also fell by 0.3 percent, reaching $77.12 per barrel

Global economic growth to remain at 2.8 percent in 2025, says UN

Western Asia's economy is set to strengthen to 3.5 percent in 2025, driven by improved prospects in Saudi Arabia and TĆ¼rkiye

Oil prices surge to $81.22 due to potential supply disruptions, cold weather

Crude oil WTI Futures expiring in March increased by 1.7 percent, hitting $77.06 a barrel

UAE gold prices rise AED1.5 as global rates increase ahead of December payrolls data

Prices are set for weekly gains as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs boosts safe haven demand

Oil prices rise by 0.4 percent driven by increased heating fuel demand, cold weather across U.S.

Brent oil futures set to expire in March climbed by 0.4 percent to reach $77.22 per barrel

Oil prices plummet by 0.5 percent as U.S. inventories surge, China reports weak data

Brent crude futures for March delivery decreased by 0.5 percent, settling at $75.79 per barrel

UAE gold prices dip AED0.25, global rates rise as focus shifts to U.S. jobs data

The U.S. dollar index held steady at 109.09, nearing the two-year high it touched last week

UAE gold prices rise AED0.5, global rates inch lower on firmer U.S. dollar

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.03 percent to 108.57, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders

Oil prices rise to $77.41 amid 4 million barrels drop in U.S. inventories

West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 0.5 percent to $73.97 a barrel

BRICS bloc officially welcomes Indonesia as new member

Indonesia joining BRICS enhances collaboration with developing nations based on equality and sustainable development

Oil prices decline to $76.22 as economic data overshadows supply concerns

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by 15 cents, or 0.19 percent, to $73.42

Gold prices to grow modestly in 2025 following 25.5 percent surge in 2024: Report

Factors that may support gold prices include stronger central bank demand or rapid deterioration of financial conditions