inflation

UAE gold prices up, global rates hover near all-time high ahead of Fed chair Powell’s comments

Market awaits Federal chair Jerome Powell's remarks due later in the day, along with U.S. inflation data due on Friday

Gold prices extend record high to $2,670.15 on weaker dollar, UAE rates surge

Traders now await Fed chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on Thursday and U.S. inflation data on Friday for further policy cues

Global gold prices set new record high at $2,639.49 on rising Mideast tensions, UAE rates up

Market focus this week remains on Fed members' comments and the release of the U.S. PCE data on Friday

Türkiye’s Central Bank keeps rates unchanged at 50 percent for sixth month: What’s next for inflation?

Since June 2023, the CBRT has lifted the interest rate from 8.5 percent to 50 percent, a 4,150 basis point increase 

Fed rate cut puts focus on steady jobs growth, strong economy, inflation progress

Economic outlook is uncertain and the committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate, a statement said

Qatar’s CPI sees 1.15 percent increase in August 2024

Five categories experienced increases, four saw declines, and three remained stable

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate stands at 1.6 percent in August 2024, highlighting economic robustness

This stability positions Saudi Arabia's inflation rate among the most dependable globally

Global gold prices hit new all-time high of $2,570.15 on U.S. dollar weakness

The dollar fell to a one-week low, making gold less expensive for other currency holders

European Central Bank lowers interest rates again as inflation declines

The ECB's meeting precedes the Federal Reserve, which appears ready to start its own rate cuts

UAE gold prices up, global rates rise as investors eye additional U.S. economic data

U.S. central bank will likely start cutting interest rates next week with traders raising bets for a 25-basis-point cut to 87 percent

Egypt’s annual inflation rate stands at 25.6 percent in August 2024, says CAPMAS

The general CPI rose to 231.1 points in August 2024, reflecting a monthly inflation rate of 1.9 percent  

UAE gold prices rise, global rates near $2,520 ahead of U.S. CPI data

Traders expect the CPI report to show that inflation is nearing the Fed's 2 percent target

Unlocking MENA’s thriving investment opportunities at the EFG Hermes 10th Annual London Investor Conference

Leaders will convene from September 9 to 12 to discuss innovations in capital markets and regulatory developments

UAE gold prices rise, global rates edge down as U.S. dollar hits one-week high

Traders expect the inflation data to reflect further disinflation which will support a rate cut by the Fed

Central Bank of Egypt forecasts easing inflation amid continued maintenance of interest rates

The MPC noted that domestic real GDP growth had moderated to 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024

UAE gold prices steady, global rates rise as traders await U.S. inflation data

China's central bank held back on buying gold for a fourth month in a row in August, according to official data

Türkiye’s inflation drops to 51.97 percent in August 2024 as disinflation continues

Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose 2.47 percent in August, driven by higher gas prices

Türkiye’s economic growth falls to 2.5 percent in Q2 2024 amid rising interest rates

Growth is stabilizing, the current account deficit is narrowing, risk premiums are down, says minister

UAE gold prices ease, global rates dip as traders await U.S. economic data

Gold prices may rally if reports signal a weaker economy and the Fed considers a larger rate cut

UAE gold prices flat, global rates down on smaller Fed rate cut bets

The U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.2 percent in July, in line with expectations

UAE gold prices down, global rates set for monthly gain as focus shifts to U.S. economic data

Gold prices gained almost 3 percent in the last 30 days, marking their second consecutive monthly gain

UAE gold prices up, global rates rise as traders await U.S. jobs, inflation data

Traders priced in a 65.5 percent chance of a 25-basis-point cut and a 34.5 percent chance of a bigger 50-basis-point reduction

IMF eases some conditions on Egypt’s $8 billion finance package

Egypt's economic growth to increase to around 5.5 percent as structural reforms to strengthen the business climate pay off

UAE gold prices decline, global rates set for weekly fall after slipping from record highs

Gold prices fell almost 1 percent this week after hitting a record high on Tuesday