World’s second-longest serving central banker out in Oman
Oman’s ruler replaced the head of the central bank after 26 years in the job as the Gulf Arab monarchy struggles to…
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Strong euro leads big bond buyers into government debt rethink
The euro's double-digit gains this year are prompting some of the world's biggest money managers to view European…
Egypt’s policy measures improve banking but investments slow: BLOM official
Egypt's policy decisions last November to float the pound and subsequently raise interest rates have improved…
China central bank told by Xi to play bigger role in managing financial risk
China's central bank will take on a bigger role in macro-prudential management and in averting systemic risk in…
Gold rises after Yellen hints at only gradual tightening
Gold prices rose on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank would only…
Gold prices edge up ahead of Yellen testimony
Gold prices edged further away from a four-month low on Wednesday, as investors awaited testimony from U.S.…
Cairo urban consumer price inflation jumps by 29% in June
Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation slightly rose in June to 29.8 percent from 29.7 percent in May, the…
Asian markets turn cautious after Fed raises interest rates
Asian equities turned cautious on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second…
Qatari banks fall after UAE red flag, Dubai’s Emaar climbs
Shares in Qatari banks fell in early trade on Sunday after the central bank of the United Arab Emirates gave an…
Dollar prices firm after pulling off lows vs yen, Aussie awaits RBA
The dollar held firm early on Tuesday after crawling away from an 18-day low against the yen thanks to a bounce…