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Treasuries fall, dollar rises on economic data; stocks mixed

Bloomberg Treasuries fell and the dollar rose after solid data from the world’s largest economy added to signs the expansion is holding up even as central bank officials indicated they’re ready to cut rates. Stocks were mixed. Benchmark 10-year yields halted a two-day slide, while the greenback climbed against most major currencies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced to a ...

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Philippine stock bulls unfazed amid drop in six weeks

Bloomberg The bull run for Philippine stocks still has legs amid tailwinds of stronger corporate earnings, cooling inflation and continued monetary stimulus. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index entered the bull market after climbing more than 22 percent from a November low. The gauge is now the best performer in Southeast Asia and one of the top gainers in Asia ...

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Oil wavers near $60 as storm Barry hits crude production

Bloomberg Oil traded close to $60 a barrel after a tropical storm shut almost three-fourths of US Gulf of Mexico crude production amid lingering concerns about demand growth. Futures were little changed on Monday in New York after advancing almost 5 percent last week. About 73 percent of Gulf crude output was offline after explorers evacuated platforms and rigs ahead ...

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Dubai unveils new e-statistics system

ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Customs announced the launch of its new e-statistics system, which has been developed in-house to keep abreast with the technological advancements in the UAE towards embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, kicked off the e-statistics system, at a launch ceremony held at the Dubai Customs headquarters in the presence ...

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Dubai’s Amlak close to restructuring $1.2b debt

Bloomberg Amlak Finance PJSC is nearing a deal to restructure debt for a second time, according to two people with knowledge of the plan. The company is asking creditors to reschedule repayments on $1.2 billion of loans over the originally agreed period that ends in 2026, said the people, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Most ...

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Mena M&A deal value hits record high of $112b in H1

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The value of announced M&A transactions in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) reached an all-time high of $112 billion in the first half of 2019, according to a report from financial data provider Refinitiv. The increase of 231 percent compared to the value recorded during 2018, was driven by Saudi Aramco’s $69.1 billion ...

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Yemen is of strategic importance for Arab security, says Mohamed

Bloomberg His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, underscored that preserving Yemen’s security and stability and supporting its people were part of the established pillars of the UAE policy since the time of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His Highness ...

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Etisalat Digital signs deal with 8 banks on new blockchain platform

DUBAI / WAM Etisalat Digital, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, and Avanza Innovations, have developed UAE Trade Connect, UTC — a new nationwide platform that will use the latest disruptive technologies to digitise trade in the UAE. The initial phase will focus on addressing the risks of double financing and invoice fraud before turning to other key ...

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Al Tayer, Spanish envoy talk ways to boost cooperation

Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has welcomed Antonio Alvarez Barthe, Spanish Ambassador to the UAE, and Erik Rovina Mardones, Head of the Spanish Trade Office in Dubai. The meeting touched on ways to further develop cooperation between Dubai and Spanish companies, especially in the fields of electricity, water, ...

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ADGM initiates regulatory regime for ‘robo-advisors’

ABU DHABI / WAM The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Monday issued its regulatory framework for digital investment managers (also known as ‘robo-advisors’), operating in ADGM. Digital Investment Managers provide investment management services using algorithm-based tools and technology to interact with more tech-savvy clients. This technology allows investment managers to provide tailored investment ...

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