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Markets React to US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Slips, Dollar Weakens and Gold Rebounds
Brent slipped 0.2% to ~$94.07 and WTI held near $88.68, the US Dollar Index eased 0.29% to 99.02, and gold rebounded ~1.02%…
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US PCE Inflation Hits Highest Level Since 2023 as Growth Slows
US headline PCE inflation rose to 3.8% year-on-year in April 2026 (core +3.3%), real consumer spending grew just 0.1%, the personal saving…
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IEA: Energy Investment Rises as Oil Spending Falls
Global energy investment is set to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026 (+~5% y/y), with oil spending falling below $500 billion for a…
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Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Top Wealth Booking Center
Hong Kong narrowly overtook Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth booking center in 2025, reaching about $2.95 trillion versus Switzerland’s $2.94…
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Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Raise Billions Through Share Sales
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds Mubadala and ADIA are raising billions through targeted share sales — including GlobalFoundries, Medline and the INNIO…
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Kuwait Consumer Spending Reaches KD 3.31 Billion in April 2026
Kuwait consumer spending reached KD 3.31 billion in April 2026, with non-cash channels making up 80.2% of the total as Point of…
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UK Energy Price Cap Rises 13% as Iran War Lifts Gas Costs
UK households are set to face another rise in energy bills from July, as global gas market volatility feeds directly into domestic…
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Russian Crude Exports Hit 2026 High as Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Oil Flows
Russian crude exports are moving close to their highest levels of 2026 as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global oil…
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US Tariff Refunds Reach USD 20.6 Billion as Importers Face Processing Bottlenecks
US tariff refunds are entering a major operational phase, with around USD 20.6 billion moving toward disbursal to importers that successfully filed…
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Gold Holds Below $4,500 Zone as Fed Hike Risk Weighs on Safe Haven Demand
Gold remained under pressure near the $4,500 per ounce zone after several sessions of weakness, as markets reassessed the chances of a…
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Aluminium Near Four Year High as China Output Risks Tighten Supply Outlook
Aluminium prices have surged close to their highest level in four years as markets react to potential production cuts in China, the…
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Kuwait’s Banking Sector Demonstrates Resilience with Robust Credit Expansion and Asset Growth in April 2026
Central Bank of Kuwait Data Signals Healthy Financial System Amid Sustained Economic Activity KUWAIT — The Central Bank of Kuwait's latest monetary…
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