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Bloomberg It is “still too soon” to say whether the coronavirus outbreak will cause a material change in the US outlook, said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida, signalling officials won’t be rushed to judgment on the need to cut interest rates. “Monetary policy is in a good place and should continue to support sustained growth, a strong labour market, …

Bloomberg If the coronavirus outbreak morphs into a regional economic crisis, the European Central Bank (ECB) isn’t yet poised to rush to the rescue. With interest rates deep below zero and the latest batch of asset purchases still ongoing, room for additional monetary support is severely limited. For policy makers in Frankfurt, that makes their case for governments such as …

Bloomberg Global banks including UBS Group AG and Bank of America Corp are broadening their contingency plans across Asia to ensure they can keep trading and other operations running as the spread of the coronavirus accelerates outside China. Credit Suisse Group AG is among lenders starting to implement alternative work arrangements in South Korea, adding Asia’s fourth-largest economy to the …

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 …