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Will the Central Bank raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting?
Expectations are growing that central banks globally will move to raise interest rates to hedge against an inflationary wave triggered by rising energy prices. Expert forecasts for the Central Bank of
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on inflation sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Egypt π·οΈ Finance
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Lagarde Calls ECB Hike βNo Brainerβ as Markets Bet on More Ahead
The European Central Bank lifted interest rates for the second time since the Iran war broke out, with a renewed advance in oil prices prompting investors to boost bets on further hikes.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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Algeria to close airspace to UAE-registered aircraft after severing diplomatic ties
Algeria announced Thursday that it will close its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft from midnight Sept. 11, following a decision to sever diplomatic relations with the United A
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Markets
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Stocks, Bonds Fall in Asia on Oil, Inflation Woes: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks and bonds dropped following a surge in oil prices, as investors awaited key US inflation data on Friday that may determine whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this month.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Finance
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Qatar in talks to buy US LNG as Iran war disrupts exports: Report
Qatar is holding talks to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from US suppliers under long-term agreements as the Iran war severely disrupts its ability to serve customers, Bloomberg reported Thursda
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on LNG sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Qatar π·οΈ Markets
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CBB organizes Specialized Cyber Security Awareness Event in coordination with NCSC
In coordination with the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) organized a specialized cyber security awareness event for professionals in the financial services sec
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on central bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Bahrain π·οΈ Markets
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Energy
Brent holding $80-85 range. OPEC+ discipline intact through Q3. Non-OPEC supply growth slowing. Asian demand forecast revised up 0.4% by IEA.
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Finance
GCC bank profits up 18% YoY. NIMs stabilizing. Loan growth strongest in Saudi (22%) and UAE (16%). DIFC: 47 new fintech licenses Q1.
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Real Estate
Dubai residential transactions hit AED 42B in April β monthly record. Saudi giga-project awards reached $18B Q1.
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Technology
Gulf VC: $1.2B across 84 deals Q1. Saudi startups 37% of total. Fintech and logistics lead. 3 deals above $50M in Riyadh.
Mon Sep 14
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Sep 15
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Sep 16
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Sep 17
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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