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UAE, China forge agreement to boost air connectivity, bilateral relations

The agreement between the UAE and China will have a substantial positive impact on the economic sectors of mutual interest

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 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

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

Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong forge cooperative agreement to facilitate global trade, investment flows

The MoU outlines a pledge for mutual cooperation on investment promotion exchanges and support

Oil prices rise amid declining U.S. crude inventories, Fed rate cut expectations

Brent futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $85.40 per barrel

IMF maintains global GDP growth forecast at 3.2 percent for 2024

For the Middle East and Central Asia, oil production and regional conflicts continue to weigh on prospects

Gold price hits record high of $2,482.29, UAE rates surge

Markets are pricing in a rate cut of at least 25 basis points by the Fed at the September meeting

Oil prices stabilize amid declining U.S. reserves, slower China demand

Brent crude oil futures were down by 4 cents to $83.69 per barrel

Oil prices dip amidst Chinese economic slowdown, anticipation of Fed interest rate cuts

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.25 percent, to $84.64 per barrel

Global LNG trade rises 3.1 percent in 2023 on rising demand: Report

Exports from the three largest global LNG exporters, the U.S, Australia and Qatar, accounted for 60 percent of all LNG exports in 2023

UAE gold prices steady, global rates rise as investors seek rate cut cues from Fed’s Powell

Markets are currently pricing in a 93 percent chance of an interest rate cut in September, according to the CME Fedwatch Tool

Oil prices steady amid strengthening dollar, concerns over weakening demand in China

Brent oil futures for September delivery recorded $85.10 per barrel

Oil prices rise on softer U.S. inflation, summer demand hopes

Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.1 percent to $85.52 per barrel

Oil prices rise on weaker dollar, tighter supply bets ahead of CPI data

Brent Oil Futures expiring in September rose 0.7 percent to $85.74 a barrel

World’s largest EV producer BYD to build $1 billion factory in Türkiye

BYD's Türkiye factory is expected to begin production by the end of 2026 and create 5,000 direct jobs

Oil prices stabilize as market monitors tropical storm Beryl, geopolitical developments

Brent oil futures for September delivery hovered around $85.72 per barrel

China’s foreign exchange reserves reach $3.22 trillion by end of June 2024

The amount shrank by 0.3 percent compared to the previous month

Oil prices steady amid storm threat and demand concerns

Brent crude futures for September delivery edged up 0.2 percent to $86.67 per barrel

China’s service trade soars to $415.6 billion in first five months of 2024, posting 16 percent growth

Exports amounted to approximately 1.22 trillion yuan, up 11 percent, while imports stood at 1.8 trillion yuan

Saudi Arabia’s PIF expands Middle East-Asia Investments, invests $500 million in Hong Kong conglomerate

The investment includes $100 million in five-year convertible debentures and $400 million in a five-year loan

UAE’s DP World, China’s Zhejiang Seaport partner to strengthen UAE-China trade

Partnership further supports UAE-China trade ties and the Belt and Road Initiative

Emerging economies set to dominate future agricultural growth over next decade: Report

India and Southeast Asian countries are projected to account for 31 percent of global consumption growth by 2033.