South Korea’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and flagged the possibility of further increases as an artificial intelligence-driven chip boom helps fuel
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said that President Donald Trump — who’s long called for slashing US interest rates — hasn’t tried to interfere with the central bank, and wouldn’t succeed if he a
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose by almost a quarter in the first half of 2026, driven by purchases from Emiratis and GCC nationals. The value of deals in the emirate, one of seven that make u
The European Central Bank should be prepared for swings in the inflation rate due to an unpredictable situation in the Middle East, Governing Council member Emmanuel Moulin said.
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Iraq is in talks with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) to increase its oil production quota, oil minister Bassem Khudair has said. The higher export ceiling will provi
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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