Two Indian state-run refiners have suspended crude oil loadings from Iraq as mounting security risks in the Strait of Hormuz make it increasingly difficult to ensure safety of vessels, according to pe
Three consecutive downside inflation surprises and the slowest private-sector wage growth since 2020. It should be enough to convince investors that the Bank of England is entertaining interest rate c
Renewed Houthi blockade of Saudi Red Sea ports threatens up to 4 million bpd of redirected Saudi crude exports, adding fresh supply risks as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively disrupted The late
Traders hardened bets that the South African Reserve Bank will raise interest rates after annual inflation quickened more than expected in June.
France’s CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies, will impose an emergency fuel surcharge from August after the resumption of the US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent oil slipped after surging almost 6% over the previous two sessions, as traders weighed continued hostilities between the US and Iran against efforts to broker a new ceasefire.
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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