Europe
This agreement seeks to reduce trade barriers, enhance customs procedures
Georgieva noted that the U.S. economy is performing "quite a bit better" than anticipated
Western Asia's economy is set to strengthen to 3.5 percent in 2025, driven by improved prospects in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Crude oil WTI Futures expiring in March increased by 1.7 percent, hitting $77.06 a barrel
Brent oil futures set to expire in March climbed by 0.4 percent to reach $77.22 per barrel
Mastercard Crypto Credential launches in UAE and Kazakhstan, simplifying cryptocurrency transactions
Verifying cryptocurrency interactions with blockchain
At the close of August 2024, Egypt's net international reserves reached $46.597 billion
Discussions are currently in progress to approve a second tranche of $4.14 billion
This approval follows a EUR1 billion EU support initiative endorsement
22-carat gold stood at AED 292.25, 21-carat gold was priced at AED 283, while 18-carat gold was at AED 242.50
WTI futures for February delivery also saw a 0.7 percent increase, reaching $71.05 per barrel
