Economics

Eurozone inflation drops to four-month low of 2.4 percent in March 2024

The market anticipates four ECB rate cuts, first in June

Türkiye’s inflation climbs to 68.5% as rate hikes fail to stem price rise

Education again saw the highest cost inflation at 104 percent year-on-year

Manufacturing sector in China sees growth in March, ending 6-month contraction

PMI data shows growth in export orders, slow employment decline

Oil prices surge on positive economic outlook, geopolitical concerns

China and U.S. demand boost prices amid Middle East conflict

UAE, Kenya to forge digital corridor, partner on AI, data centers, and digitalization

The data center projects will boast a total capacity of up to 1,000 megawatts

UAE dominates the entrepreneurship scene for third year in a row: Report

The UAE's historic score of 7.7 sets a new record, making it the highest in the history of the report

Saudi Arabia’s greenfield FDI inflows surge over two-fold to $28.78 billion

This figure surpassed the previous peak of $17.57 billion in 2018

Egyptian PM aims to bring down prices of essential goods by 15-20 percent

The government's price reduction plan is set to ease burden on citizens

Türkiye’s Central Bank shocks markets with unexpected key interest rate increase

TCMB raised key interest rate from 45 percent to 50 percent

Bank of England maintains interest rate at 5.25 percent, but cut looms near

The bank’s committee is worried as wage growth outpaces inflation at 6 percent

UAE’s overseas investments surpass $2.5 trillion mark in early 2024

One such landmark deal is the historic $35 billion investment agreement with Egypt for the development of Ras Al Hekma

UAE industrial exports surge to $50.9 billion in 2023, marking 61 percent growth

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid chaired UAE Cabinet meeting, reviewing accomplishments of industrial sector

Bitcoin: Is the cryptocurrency really back?

From abysmal lows to historic highs and rapid descends, Bitcoin is doing what it does best

Qatar’s Consumer Price Index drops by 0.34 percent in February 2024

CPI rose YoY by 2.70 percent compared to February 2023

Kuwait maintains strong credit ratings with AA- affirmation, stable outlook: Report

The rating reflects minimal default risk, strong ability to meet financial obligations

UAE Central Bank’s effective strategies to fuel banking sector’s continued growth in 2024

The CBUAE has demonstrated its commitment to promoting economic and financial stability within the country

Oil prices extend gains ahead of anticipated Fed meeting, rising supply risks

The recent attacks on refineries added a risk premium of $2-$3 per barrel to crude prices

EU commits $8 billion aid package to Egypt for migration management, trade expansion

Under the aid package, Egypt will receive a combination of grants and loans over the next three years

Economic and social reforms bolster Saudi Arabia’s stable credit ratings: Report

The non-oil sector investment is key to sustaining 3.3 percent annual GDP growth over 2024-2027, the report says