Economics

Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate hits 2 percent in November 2024, lowest in G20

CPI illustrates fluctuations in prices that consumers pay for a predetermined basket of goods and services, which includes 490 distinct items

Crude oil prices dip amid cautious market sentiment and Fed meeting

Brent Oil Futures expiring in February fell 0.3 percent to $74.28 a barrel

ECB cuts interest rates again amid euro zone economic challenges

The ECB unanimously decided to reduce the deposit rate by 25 basis points

Qatari economy grows 0.8 percent to $48.5 billion in Q2 2024

GVA of non-mining sector activities reached $33.23 billion during this period

Oil prices fall modestly as U.S. inventories rise, OPEC+ meeting approaches

Brent oil futures for February delivery dipped 0.1 percent to $73.58 a barrel

World Bank: GCC growth projected at 1.6 percent in 2024, 4.2 percent in 2025-2026

UAE's economic growth is projected at 3.3 percent in 2024, driven by 4.1 percent non-oil sector growth 

Gold prices decline as Trump’s tariff threat bolsters dollar

In the UAE, gold rates fell by AED3.75, with 24-carat gold priced at AED318.25 and 22-carat gold at AED294.50

Talabat prices IPO at top of range, raising $2 billion in proceeds

Final share price has been set at AED1.60, valuing the company at around AED37.3 billion ($10.1 billion)

Oil prices face weekly decline amid easing Middle East tensions, anticipation of OPEC+ meeting

Brent crude futures for January fell by 0.1 percent to $73.21 per barrel

Saudi economy grows 64 percent to $1.09 trillion in nominal GDP from 2016 to 2023, says Finance Minister

Al-Jadaan projected a 4.6 percent growth rate for non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia in 2025 

Oil prices remain steady amid mixed U.S. inventory data, easing Middle East tensions

January Brent oil futures dipped 0.1 percent to $72.78 a barrel

Gold prices edge up slightly as safe-haven assets gain traction

President-elect Trump threatens new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, sparking fears of a trade war