Investments in completed Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026Dubai saw a 52% jump in investment in completed property projects in H1 2026, with Dh111 billion ($30.2bn) invested across 104 completed...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Silver Rises Toward $69 as Dollar Weakens Ahead of US PCE Inflation DataSilver (XAG/USD) pushed toward $69 as a softer dollar, supported by US Treasury bond buybacks, and lower oil prices eased inflation worries. Structural demand...Economy2 min read•2 weeks ago
Yes, You Can Retire on Dividends: A Disciplined Income Method and Two 6% Investment-Grade PicksDividends can fund retirement if investors adopt a disciplined, diversified income strategy focused on quality and yield sustainability. The Income Method...Economy4 min read•2 weeks ago
Whey price surge and weight loss drugs threaten Applied Nutrition s marginsApplied Nutrition reported a strong year with adjusted pretax profit up more than 40% and revenue set to exceed £200m, and upgraded guidance to about £49m of...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
HKEX CEO: Hong Kong IPO boom is broadening beyond tech as fundraising tops $40 billionHKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says Hong Kongs IPO boom is expanding beyond AI and tech as more than 100 listings have raised over $40 billion year-to-date,...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
UAE-Russia trade and investment agreement comes into forceThe UAE-Russia trade and investment agreement (Tisia), signed in August last year, has come into force. The treaty aims to liberalise services trade...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Broken promises : Burnham criticised as energy bills set to rise againAndy Burnham is under fire after Ofgem confirmed a 4% rise to the energy price cap in October, taking the average bill to £1,723 a year. Opposition...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Poland grows into the EU s sixth-largest economy with nearly 923bn GDP in 2025Economy2 min read•1 month ago
UAE shoppers take a measured approach to gold as prices hit three-month highGold hit a threemonth high this week, with 24K trading at Dh559.50 per gram on Monday. Rather than triggering a buying frenzy, the rise has prompted...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Global economy has so far withstood Iran war energy shock, IMF chief saysIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says the global economy has so far withstood energy disruptions from the Iran war, helped by strategic reserve...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
German Security Service Warns of Rising Foreign Intelligence Attacks on CompaniesGermanys domestic intelligence agency warns that foreign intelligence services are increasingly behind cyberattacks on companies. A Bitkom survey...Technology4 min read•2 weeks ago
US futures slide as US Iran tensions and rising oil lift yieldsUS futures fell as escalating USIran tensions lifted oil to multiday highs and pushed Treasury yields to multiyear levels. S&P futures dipped about...Economy3 min read•3 weeks ago
UK Wage Growth Eases as Middle East Conflict Pushes Up Living CostsUK wage growth cooled in June, with average earnings including bonuses rising 4.1% on the year and regular pay excluding bonuses up 3.5%. Public...Economy4 min read•3 weeks ago
Commodities: Oil Climbs on Supply Worries as Metals and Softs StrengthenOil extended gains for a third day with ICE Brent above $91/bbl, underpinned by geopolitical tensions and supply-route concerns. Gold rose above...Economy3 min read•3 weeks ago
China's Industrial Profit Growth Slows in June as Falling Oil Prices Cut Into GainsEconomy3 min read•1 month ago
Can I apply for a UAE golden visa if my passport is about to expire?The UAE requires passport validity of at least six months for golden visa applications, but experts recommend having around a year to allow for...Economy3 min read•1 month ago
Takaichi s food-tax cut aims to boost growth but will raise Japan s interest billPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposes cutting Japans food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, reducing revenue by about...Economy4 min read•1 month ago
BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict lifts oil pricesBPs second-quarter net profit rose to $3.91bn from $1.62bn a year earlier as the Middle East conflict pushed oil and gas prices higher. Revenue...Economy1 month agoTrending
Why a Slowing Jobs Market Could Be Good News for StocksJulys payrolls surprised to the downside, with a 23,000job loss versus an expected 83,000 gain. Strategists at 22V Research and Citi interpret a...Economy4 min read•1 month ago
Siemens Announces Sixth Update on 2026 Share Buyback: 267,600 Shares Acquired in Early AugustSiemens reported that it bought 267,600 shares between 3 and 9 August 2026 as part of an ongoing buyback that started on 1 July 2026. Daily volumes...Economy2 min read•1 month ago
Heineken Beats Profit Expectations After Big Restructuring But Guidance Stays UnchangedHeineken outperformed profit expectations in H1 thanks to an accelerated costcutting plan and robust growth in premium and nonbeer categories, but...Economy2 min read•1 month ago
JPMorgan Raises S&P 500 Year End Target to 8,000 After Strong Earnings SeasonJPMorgan raised its S&P 500 yearend target to 8,000 from 7,800 after a strong earnings season where about 87% of companies have reported. The bank...Investment3 min read•1 month ago
Stock market steady as investors await key CPI read and AI earningsU.S. stock futures were little changed as investors await the U.S. CPI report and a group of AI-infrastructure earnings. Brent crude traded around...Investment2 min read•1 month ago
Finland s Bold Fix for Renewable Intermittency: The World s Largest Commercial Sand BatteryPornainen, Finland, is home to what developers call the worlds largest commercial sand battery: a 100 MWh thermal storage unit using 2,000 metric...Economy4 min read•1 month ago
Bank of England Poised to Hold Rates as Oil Price Spike Complicates OutlookThe Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% in a split MPC vote, but a surge in Brent crude towards $100 per barrel after renewed...Economy3 min read•1 month ago
Oil Falls After U.S. and Iran Pause Strikes; Supply Risks Still LoomOil prices fell sharply after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes, with Brent briefly below $90/bbl and frontmonth futures dropping into the low $80s....Economy4 min read•1 month ago
KGLD: A Compelling Way to Turn Gold Exposure into Monthly CashKurvs Gold Enhanced Income ETF (KGLD) converts gold exposure into monthly cash through a synthetic options strategy, targeting an 18%+ yield and...Economy3 min read•1 month ago
Energy deals to dominate $60bn US Iraq business summit as majors line up for Iraqi oil projectsIraq and US companies gathered at a business summit where energy deals worth about $60 billion were expected to be announced. ConocoPhillips agreed...Economy4 min read•1 month ago
Munich Re s Cyber Strategy: A Billion-Euro Opportunity But Not at Any PriceMunich Re is deliberately slowing its expansion into cyber insurance amid weak pricing, prioritizing underwriting discipline over rapid growth....Economy3 min read•1 month ago
More U.S. Stocks Are Marching to a Different BeatA concentrated group of AI-infrastructure winners is driving recent market gains while many other U.S. stocks move against the S&P 500. Semiconductor...Economy3 min read•1 month ago
Majid Developments strengthens track record with Arlington Park 2 as sales and construction accelerateEconomy2 min read•1 month ago
Five takeaways from President Donald Trump s CNBC interviewIn a wide-ranging Oval Office interview, President Trump defended his familys business interests, said his son Eric manages his finances, reaffirmed...Economy5 min read•2 months ago
In Sintra, global central bankers welcome a cooperative tone from new Fed Chair Kevin WarshAt the ECBs Sintra forum, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a willingness to engage with global central banks. His private meetings and public...Economy4 min read•2 months ago
Which jobs are most exposed to extreme heat and why it matters for Europe s economyRising temperatures are creating a major occupational hazard across the EU: one in five workers is exposed to high workplace temperatures....Economy5 min read•2 months ago
Gold's Rally: What Comes Next After a Strong Week? Goldman Sees $4,900 by DecemberEconomy3 min read•1 month ago
Lundin Gold expands porphyry discoveries at Fruta del Norte, eyes maiden Sandia resource in 2027Economy3 min read•1 month ago
U.S. CPI Jumps to 4.2% in May as Energy and Services Push Prices HigherEconomy4 min read•3 months ago
European stocks hold gains after ECB hike as investors weigh Trump s Iran threatsInvestment3 min read•3 months ago
