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UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data

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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies....
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot

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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving economic momentum and ongoing financial stability concerns. The Bank of...
Bitcoin and crypto markets react to global $17.3 trillion oil shock
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Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning

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CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital asset sectors. The alert follows heightened geopolitical tension in South...
Egypt slashes benchmark interest rates in April 2025 decision
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Egypt slashes benchmark interest rates in April 2025 decision

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The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on April 17, 2025, that it has reduced key interest rates by 225 basis points. The decision was made during a meeting of the CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee...
U.S. bonds are a “joke,” Kiyosaki warns of economic collapse
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U.S. bonds are a “joke,” Kiyosaki warns of economic collapse

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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has once again shared his views on Bitcoin and the global financial landscape, emphasizing his preference for alternative assets amid economic uncertainty. In a series of posts on X, Kiyosaki reiterated his belief that...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations

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The United Kingdom's inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from...
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
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UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates

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The Bank of England (BoE) announced its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday, reducing the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The decision, made amid concerns over sluggish economic growth, saw...
Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop as trade tensions rise with new U.S. tariffs
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop as trade tensions rise with new U.S. tariffs

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U.S. stocks declined on Monday following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. However, major indices pared early losses mid-morning after Trump stated that tariffs against Mexico would be delayed...
US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in November. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices,...
Gasoline, groceries, and cars could cost more as Trump’s tariffs loom
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Gasoline, groceries, and cars could cost more as Trump’s tariffs loom

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The Trump administration has reaffirmed its plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on February 1. Economic experts warn that such tariffs could significantly increase...