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Bloomberg US equity futures slipped on Wednesday alongside European stocks as the rebound in global shares struggled for momentum. Oil declined, while Treasuries advanced with German bonds. Contracts on the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all swung from a gain to a loss, though Alibaba’s US-listed shares bucked the trend, rising in pre-market trading after beating estimates. The Stoxx Europe …

Bloomberg China’s stocks rose, as traders speculated Beijing will consider more measures to support the economy after data showed weaker-than-expected growth in April. The CSI 300 Index jumped 2.3% at the close, though volume in the gauge was about 35% lower than the 30-day average at this time of day, signalling little conviction in the gains. The offshore yuan was …

Bloomberg President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to “match” what he said China would do to offset economic hardship being caused by tariffs as he sought to draft the US central bank into his simmering trade war. “China will be pumping money into their system and probably reducing interest rates, as always, in order to make up for …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …