Bloomberg US stock-index futures and Treasuries fluctuated between the gains and losses amid concern over a global economic slowdown. Contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gauges were little changed, while Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbed the most since June 24. The two- and 10-year US yield curve remained inverted as investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s ...
Read More »Chinese chipmakers surge after US pushes for more industry curbs
Bloomberg Washington’s latest move to restrain Beijing from fostering its chipmaking industry is powering China’s semiconductor stocks as the US restrictions could fire up support for homegrown technology. China chipmakers were one of the few bright spots in the markets on Wednesday after Bloomberg News reported that the US is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from ...
Read More »Gold drops to six-month low as dollar rises
Bloomberg Gold slumped to the lowest in more than six months as the dollar rallied amid growing recession fears that caused losses across risk assets. The greenback surged to highest in more than two years as investors retreated to the haven, putting pressure on bullion. US stocks briefly slumped more than 2% amid fears that the Federal Reserve’s rate ...
Read More »UAE maintains position among top global commodity trading hubs
DUBAI / WAM The UAE has maintained its position among the top global commodity trading hubs, according to the third iteration of the Commodity Trade Index presented in DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2022 report. The Commodity Trade Index assesses the role of ten key trading hubs within global trade, ranking these countries in terms of their significance in ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi’s Taqa to retain majority of its oil, gas assets
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) has announced the completion of its strategic review of its oil and gas business announced in September 2021. As part of the review, the company had been exploring the potential sale of certain of its oil and gas assets. It has been concluded that Taqa’s oil and gas portfolio ...
Read More »UAE president pardons 737 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 737 prisoners, ahead of Eid Al Adha. The pardoned prisoners had been sentenced to jail terms for a variety of offenses. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners. The president’s pardon ...
Read More »Aldar launches AED1.7bn Yas Golf Collection project
Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties announced the launch of Yas Golf Collection, its latest community on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, valued at AED1.7 billion. Overlooking the Yas Links Golf Course and Abu Dhabi’s mangroves, the resort-style community features over 127,000 sqm of gross floor area and encompasses 1,062 apartments and duplexes. Homes in Yas Golf Collection will ...
Read More »UAE govt adopts advanced tech as key pillar in future development
Dubai / WAM Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Teleworking Applications, affirmed that the UAE government adopts advanced technology as a key pillar in its development journey, reflecting UAE leadership’s directives in leveraging new technology in building capabilities, enhancing services and shaping a brighter future. This came during the signing of ...
Read More »Global trade to grow steadily in 2022: DMCC
DUBAI / WAM Global trade, which hit a record high of $28.5 trillion in 2021, is expected to grow steadily in 2022 and the coming years as a new era of multilateralism — underpinned by regionalisation, trade in services, innovation and sustainable trade — counters the impact of the slowing global economy, according to Dubai Multi Commodities Centre’s (DMCC) ...
Read More »Tecom group begins trading on Dubai Financial Market
Dubai / WAM Tecom group announced that it has been successfully listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday, beginning its first day of trading under the ticker symbol “TECOM”. Tecom group has successfully raised approximately AED1.7 billion through an initial public offering (IPO). The final offer price of the global offering was AED2.67 per ordinary share, and the ...
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