The European Central Bank faces one of its more closely watched policy decisions this year as policymakers weigh a renewed rise in headline inflation against signs that underlying price pressures across the eurozone continue to ease. The ECB’s September meeting comes at a particularly
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The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% was widely expected. However, three members dissenting in favour of a rate hike, combined with Chair Kevin Warsh’s deliberately limited forward guidance, left markets with more questions about the direction of monetary policy. With inflation still above target, oil prices vulnerable to […]
With the US Federal Reserve set to announce its latest interest rate decision this week, markets are closely watching whether policymakers will keep rates on hold or signal that further tightening remains on the table. While a pause is widely expected, persistent inflation concerns, fluctuating oil prices, and geopolitical developments continue to complicate the outlook.
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2.25%, in line with market expectations. While the decision was widely anticipated, policymakers maintained a cautious stance as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions continue to pose inflation risks. With markets now focused on the September meeting, experts share their views on the ECB’s outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at today’s monetary policy meeting, with markets closely watching the central bank’s assessment of inflation, economic growth and its future policy direction. Attention will particularly be on any signals around the September meeting and the potential path for future rate
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Ahead of the recent announcement of the Dh1 billion support package by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE business leaders have shared their perspectives on what the initiative could mean for Dubai’s business landscape and overall investor confidence. Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading (MENA), Saxo Bank “Sheikh Hamdan’s announcement of the new business
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Vijay Valecha, CIO, Century Financial The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, while projecting just one quarter-point cut later in 2026 (and another in 2027), means interest rates are likely to remain stable in UAE. Globally, Investors have scaled back expectations for multiple 2026 reductions, with federal-funds futures still pricing in only one […]

















