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  Bloomberg Mexico and Peru are forecast to extend their biggest-ever series of interest rate rises as they struggle to contain a rebound in price gains. In Mexico, the central bank’s inflation goals have been hampered by soaring food costs, while Peru’s policymakers are trying to keep the economy stable amid the mass unrest which has paralysed swathes of the …

  Bloomberg The Bank of Canada (BOC) wants to reinvigorate its interest-rate setting process, bringing an outside voice to the table next month amid a broader effort to bolster its credibility. HEC Montréal economics professor Nicolas Vincent will become the first “non-executive” member of the central bank’s six-person governing council ahead of its March 8 decision. He is set to …

  Bloomberg Stocks fell with US futures and Treasuries extended a selloff as investors bet monetary policy will be more hawkish than previously expected. Oil rose after Russia said it will cut output. Tech and health-care sectors were among the worst performers in European equities, while the region’s bonds also fell. Adidas AG slumped as it warned of losses after …

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 …