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Fitch AA- Rating Signals UAE Resilience
Fitch's latest UAE rating action sends a clear message: the country's credit strength remains intact, but the economic transmission channels from regional…
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Saudi Arabia Aa3 rating signals resilience as Hormuz risk reshapes credit analysis
Moody's affirmation of Saudi Arabia at Aa3 with a stable outlook highlights how sovereign strength is increasingly being assessed through fiscal buffers,…
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Kevin Warsh Takes Fed Helm as Inflation and Bond Yields Test Policy Independence
Kevin Warsh has taken over as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve at a critical moment for US monetary policy, as…
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Gold Pulls Back as Dollar Strength and Fed Risk Offset Safe Haven Demand
Gold prices slipped toward $4,520 per oz, heading for another weekly decline as a stronger US dollar and renewed expectations of Fed…
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Goldman Sachs Breaks Consensus With Egypt Rate Hike Call
Goldman Sachs is standing outside market consensus by expecting the Central Bank of Egypt to raise interest rates, while most forecasts still…
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IEA: EV Sales Set to Reach 23 Million as BYD Gains in the Middle East
The International Energy Agency expects global electric vehicle sales to keep growing in 2026, supported by higher fuel prices, lower battery costs,…
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UK Inflation Slows to 2.8% as Energy Bill Relief Offsets Fuel Shock
UK inflation surprised to the downside in April, easing more than expected despite higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East energy…
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Egypt Plans New Oil Auction as Energy Supply Gap Persists
Egypt is preparing a new international oil exploration auction in Q3 2026, as it seeks to revive domestic production, attract foreign capital…
Read more →US Rates: Inflation and Energy Risk Narrow the Fed’s Room for Cuts
The latest US inflation data, alongside President Trump's comments that the Iran war could delay his rate cut plans, further complicates the…
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Oman Q1 Budget Deficit Narrows Sharply as Energy Revenues Rise
Oman's fiscal position improved significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with the budget deficit falling sharply despite oil revenue timing rules…
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China Pledges At Least USD 17 Billion a Year in US Agricultural Purchases
China has committed to purchase at least USD 17 billion per year of US agricultural products, with 2026 prorated and the commitment…
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Gold Falls to Weekly Low as Yields and Dollar Rise
Gold fell sharply to its lowest level in more than a week as rising US inflation concerns pushed Treasury yields and the…
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