Dollar dips as markets assess Syria risk, losses limited
The dollar dipped on Monday as markets weighed the impact of strikes on Syria by the United States and its allies…
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Annual earnings boost Qatar, rest of Gulf sluggish
Corporate earnings and dividend news boosted Qatar’s stock market early on Wednesday by suggesting the economy is…
Gold prices turn in best year since 2010
Gold hit a one-month high on Friday and ended the year with its biggest annual rise since 2010 as a wilting…
Most of Gulf weak on Saudi probe, but Dubai edges up
Most Gulf stock markets were weak in early trade on Thursday because of concern about the impact of Saudi Arabia’s…
Saudi Aramco in stake sale talks with a Chinese investor: sources
Saudi Aramco is considering the sale of a stake to a Chinese investor as plans for its highly-anticipated…
Egypt’s core inflation falls by 33.26% in September: CBE
Egypt's key inflation indicators eased in September as the local market absorbed the impact of government fuel and…
US crude oil settles at $47.48 per barrel, down over 3%
Oil prices steadied on Friday after almost a week of sharp rises as Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful…
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…
Euro tiptoes higher again as ECB eyed
Euro prices extended gains on Tuesday on growing expectations that any concerns the European Central Bank flags…
In Syrian skies, U.S. pilots learn how fast air war can morph
U.S. Air Force pilot Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Renken knew that whatever happened next might escalate the war in…
Egypt’s CBE seen holding interest rates following unexpected hikes
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is seen leaving key interest rates unchanged this month, a Reuters poll indicated on…
Yen prices hit 8-week high vs dollar on latest bout of Korean tensions
The yen hit an eight-week high against the dollar and made broad gains against other peers on Wednesday, reacting…
Asian stocks mixed, oil prices dip as Qatar tension noted
Asian markets traded narrowly mixed on Tuesday, following the lower close on Wall Street and as markets…
Dollar inches up but US political woes keep it near 6-month lows
Dollar prices inched higher on Monday, but remained close to six-month lows against a basket of currencies as…
Oil gives up earlier gains as rising US output, China concerns weigh
Oil prices gave up earlier gains on Tuesday, as concerns over slowing demand and a relentless rise in U.S. crude…
UN warns of dangerous deterioration: Ukraine conflict
UN Security Council has warned of a dangerous deterioration in eastern Ukraine and called on warring sides to halt…
Dubai real estate markets unlikely to be affected by Brexit
British investors are one of the largest group of investors in Dubai’s property markets but the decision by the UK…
Nintendo shares decline as company plays down Pokemon GO’s earnings impact
Shares in Nintendo Co tumbled as much as 18 percent on Monday after the company said Pokemon GO would have a…
Turkish Deputy PM says Turkey will be stronger after state of emergency
Turkey's deputy prime minister said on Thursday a three-month state of emergency would have no impact on the…
Google announces Science fair community 2016’s finalists
Celebrating 25 innovative Community Impact student projects across the globe, Google Science Fair invited today’s…
China’s JD.com says Brexit could boost imports of British goods
Chinese online retailer JD.com said on Friday that Britain leaving the European Union could make British goods…
Russian central bank head sees no big negative impact from Brexit on Russia
Russia's central bank sees no big negative impact on Russia from Britain's vote to leave the European Union, and…
Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins
Britain was under pressure on Saturday to set out a quick timetable for a divorce from the European Union after the…
Egypt’s gas discovery could impact Israeli exports
A huge natural gas field discovered offshore Egypt could have implications for Israel, which is looking to export…
Concern over European Warnings against Travel to Egypt
Tourism investors expressed concern over the impact of the latest terrorist attacks in Egypt on tourism bookings…
Mideast Turmoil impacts Oil-exporting Nations
The ongoing turmoil in Syria as well as the tensions between the West and Iran would continue their impact on Gulf…