Two of Asia’s beleaguered central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks persist despite a potential deescalation of the Middle East
Uzbek fintech Uzum, backed by investors including China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd., aims to hold another funding round as the group seeks to support rapid expansion plans ahead of a potential initial pub
Brent crude has tumbled to three-month low following agreement to extend US-Iran ceasefire
US stock futures climbed and oil prices retreated as President Donald Trump signed an interim deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, helping improve risk sentiment after the Fe
Brazil’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point for a third straight meeting while flagging a worsening inflation outlook, prompting many economists to bet its easing cycle may be h
Taiwan’s central bank is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a ninth straight quarter, though a roaring economy and accelerating inflation are creating pressure for it to join
Brent holding $80-85 range. OPEC+ discipline intact through Q3. Non-OPEC supply growth slowing. Asian demand forecast revised up 0.4% by IEA.
GCC bank profits up 18% YoY. NIMs stabilizing. Loan growth strongest in Saudi (22%) and UAE (16%). DIFC: 47 new fintech licenses Q1.
Dubai residential transactions hit AED 42B in April — monthly record. Saudi giga-project awards reached $18B Q1.
Gulf VC: $1.2B across 84 deals Q1. Saudi startups 37% of total. Fintech and logistics lead. 3 deals above $50M in Riyadh.
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