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AI Sell-Off and Oil Volatility Keep Global Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 19/10/2026

US Markets The S&P 500 Index dropped 1% on Friday to cap its biggest weekly loss since June. This was driven by a spike in crude prices, renewed inflation fears, and worries about the viability of the AI trade. Futures have slightly recovered today. A wipeout in the shares of

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No Yielding in Sight: Global bond yields push higher still, earnings season begins – Lunaro Weekly Report

News Desk 12/10/2026

Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited Friday Closing Prices (9 October 2026)   S&P 500 7,812 (+0.59%) Nasdaq 27,366 (+0.64%) Gold $4,294 (+1.47%) Brent Crude Oil $104.34 (+0.51%) Global markets spent another week grappling with a combination of rising yields and persistent inflation pressures. The US 10-year Treasury yield briefly

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Andarakis FZCO and ESA360 forge strategic alliance to connect India’s growth opportunities with international capital and global markets

News Desk 07/10/2026

Andarakis FZCO and ESA360 have announced a strategic alliance to unlock high-value opportunities across India, combining international expertise with deep local market insight to navigate the country’s evolving landscape and capitalise on its potential as one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets.   The alliance establishes an integrated strategic platform

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IBPC Dubai and Standard Chartered explore opportunities amid shifting global markets

News Desk 15/09/2026

The Indian Business & Professional Council Dubai (IBPC Dubai) and Standard Chartered brought together a distinguished gathering of senior business leaders, investors and wealth professionals for Outlook H2 2026: Navigating Shifting Sands, a market outlook focused on the forces shaping investment decisions through the second half of the year. Opening the session, Sunny

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Oil Surges 9% as AI Boom Keeps Global Markets Resilient – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 07/09/2026

US Markets Drivers * The S&P 500 is slightly higher at 7,713, with equities showing resilience despite rising rate-hike expectations following strong NFP data and elevated crude oil prices. * Fresh optimism around OpenAI’s GPT-6 and claims that AGI has arrived are expected to inject renewed momentum into the AI trade. * The continued race […]

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Commodity strength collides with higher interest rates- Insights from Saxo Bank

News Desk 01/09/2026

Global markets have entered September facing an increasingly uncomfortable combination of rising commodity prices, sticky inflation, higher interest-rate expectations and concerns about government debt sustainability. Commodities sit near the centre of this tension, with renewed strength across energy and agriculture adding to inflation pressures just as central banks

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Nvidia Networking Revenue Jumps 263% Year-on-Year to Record USD$11 Billion

News Desk 18/05/2026

Nvidia reports after the US close on Wednesday, and it’s comfortably the biggest event of the week for global markets. Shares are up over 65% in the last 12 months, lifting its market cap close to USD$5.5 trillion. With that in mind, the bar is high. Consensus has revenue at USD$78.8 billion and adjusted EPS […]

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Global Markets Climb as Investors Brace for Higher Rates and Costlier Energy – Saxo Bank

News Desk 15/05/2026

Macro:  Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair, with bond markets already repricing higher and raising interest rates ahead of his tenure. US retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month in April 2026, in line with forecasts, after a downwardly revised 1.6% gain in March. Gasoline stations led with a 2.8% increase amid higher […]

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UAE emerges as a fast-growing hub for next-gen investors reshaping global markets

News Desk 11/05/2026

A new generation of investors is reshaping financial markets, with participation accelerating across both developed and emerging economies. In the UAE and wider MENA region, this shift is particularly pronounced, driven by a digitally native population redefining how wealth creation begins.   Young investors are entering the markets with a mindset that differs

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Global Markets Rise on Easing Geopolitical Tensions and Falling Oil Prices – Saxo Bank

News Desk 07/05/2026

Macro headlines US-Iran peace hopes moved from a geopolitical headline to the main macro driver. Oil fell sharply on Wednesday as markets priced a lower risk of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, after the US reportedly sent a one-page proposal through Pakistan aimed at ending the conflict and gradually reopening the waterway. Iran […]

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EXEED delivers comprehensive Q1 performance across global markets

News Desk 27/04/2026

EXEED has closed an active first quarter globally, with its operations under Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair continuing to build on the Kingdom’s position as a priority market. From rigorous product validation to channel expansion and brand building, EXEED has shown the systemic resilience and technological depth that now underpin its growth across key […]

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SpaceX IPO Set to Become Largest in History, Marking a Defining Moment for Global Markets

News Desk 01/04/2026

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to go public in what could become the largest IPO in history, with a potential valuation exceeding USD $1.75 trillion and plans to raise up to USD $75 billion. If confirmed, this would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing, which raised USD $29.4 billion. The listing would mark the first opportunity for […]

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Global Markets on Edge as War Fears, $100 Oil, and a Surging Dollar Collide

News Desk 01/04/2026

Three forces are converging with unusual intensity across global markets: a US dollar holding firmly above 100, crude oil hovering near the $100 mark, and persistent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Together, these dynamics are no longer confined to energy markets and are feeding into global supply chains, inflation expectations, and central bank policy […]

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Global Markets Split as Nvidia Jitters, UK By-Election Shock, and Iran Tensions Loom – Saxo Bank

News Desk 27/02/2026

Saxo Bank Strategy   Market drivers and catalysts: Equities: S. tech slipped on Nvidia jitters, Europe held up on UK earnings, Asia split between Korea strength and Hong Kong weakness. Commodities: Gold remains supported in tight range, Crude oil bounces after sell-off as Iran uncertainty remains Macro events: Germany Flash Feb. CPI, US Jan. PPI, […]

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Risk Sentiment at a Crossroads: What Global Volatility Means for the GCC

News Desk 23/02/2026

Global markets are once again tilting toward caution. From oil and gold to the U.S. dollar, defensive positioning has resurfaced as investors grapple with geopolitical tension, AI-sector volatility, and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next move.   Nowhere is this shift more visible than across energy and haven assets. Crude oil has rebounded above the […]

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‘Dealing’ Debuts to Make Global Markets Accessible for Long-Term Wealth Creation

News Desk 12/02/2026

Dealing , a new global investing platform, has officially launched with a clear mission to reshape how investors access, understand, and participate in global financial markets. Built as an investment-first platform, Dealing is designed for long-term investors who prioritise diversification, discipline, sustainable wealth creation, and exposure.   Starting today,

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Global Markets Gain Momentum

News Desk 11/02/2026

Global financial markets are showing growing confidence as the week unfolds, with equity indices and metals pointing to a shift toward longer-term positioning rather than short-term trading. Investors are increasingly focused on structural themes such as fiscal support, infrastructure investment, and asset resilience in a more uncertain global environment. Asian markets

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Global Markets: US Stocks Rebound on Short Covering; Dollar Slips, Gold Recovers – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/02/2026

US Markets  U.S. equities rebounded on Friday, clawing back much of the losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 1.97%, the Nasdaq gained 2.15%, and the Russell 2000 jumped 3.6% after a violent midweek selloff. Though, for the first week of February, SPX was down 0.1%, Nasdaq declined 1.87%. Russell 2000 was up […]

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Local and international companies leverage Expand North Star as a launchpad to global markets

PR News Desk 15/10/2025

High-potential local and international digital companies have affirmed that Expand North Star serves as a unique platform for empowerment, growth, and global expansion. During the event, participants launched advanced digital solutions and next-generation technologies that address the evolving needs of diverse industries and contribute to strengthening the global digital

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GLP-1 Stocks Surge 130% in Five Years, Beating Global Markets

PR News Desk 10/10/2025

You’ve more than likely heard of Ozempic, the diabetes drug hailed as a miracle weight-loss treatment. That drug is made by Danish healthcare giant Novo Nordisk. GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs have redefined what investors expect from healthcare in recent years. At eToro, we ran analysis on the firms producing these treatments, and they have […]