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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.

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Markets rally as tensions ease, but gold keeps investors cautious – Saxo Bank

News Desk 06/05/2026

Equities hit fresh records as Hormuz tensions ease, but gold’s persistent bid suggests the geopolitical premium has not fully left the room. WTI crude pulled back from Monday’s Strait of Hormuz spike on Tuesday, as Washington signalled that a short-term naval corridor solution was in progress – freeing equity markets to focus on a strong […]

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Fed Policy in Focus as Investors Look Beyond Rates to Guidance and Stability

News Desk 29/04/2026

Amid the current geopolitical headwinds, markets remain increasingly focused on how policymakers will communicate their next steps, particularly as they balance persistent inflation pressures with rising geopolitical uncertainty.   As the central bank navigates this delicate transition of power and a volatile global landscape, attention is firmly on its long-term

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Asia in the AI age: Why investors may need to rethink tech exposure beyond the US- Saxo Bank

News Desk 27/04/2026

The new Asia trade: less about cheap markets, more about AI scarcity Asian stocks cannot escape short-term volatility from Middle East-related headlines. Higher oil prices, shipping disruption risks, and geopolitical shocks still matter, especially for energy-importing economies. But for now, the bigger force in markets appears to be FOMO around AI, not war angst.  

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Commodities are now UAE retail investors’ favourite asset class, eToro survey finds

News Desk 17/04/2026

Against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, commodities have now surpassed crypto as the most popular asset class among retail investors based in the UAE, according to the fifth edition of eToro’s UAE Retail Investor Beat. The survey of 1,000 UAE retail investors points to a preference for gold and oil in particular, in anticipation of […]

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Dubai real estate delivers AED 4.6B net gain for investors in March

News Desk 16/04/2026

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 3,308 resale transactions worth AED15.39 billion in March, delivering a net gain of AED4.6 billion for long-term investors.   A market analysis issued today by fäm Properties also revealed that 36,658 residential tenancy contracts worth AED3.16 billion were registered during the month, two-thirds of which were renewals.  

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Commodities are now UAE retail investors’ favourite asset class, eToro survey finds

News Desk 16/04/2026

Against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, commodities have now surpassed crypto as the most popular asset class among retail investors based in the UAE, according to the fifth edition of eToro’s UAE Retail Investor Beat. The survey of 1,000 UAE retail investors points to a preference for gold and oil in particular, in anticipation of […]

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UAE Investors Hunt Value in AI and Enterprise Tech Amid Market Volatility

News Desk 15/04/2026

Against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict in the Gulf and rising investments in AI, retail investors increased their exposure to software and AI infrastructure stocks whose share prices have taken a hit in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from trading and investing platform, eToro. eToro looked at which companies saw […]

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UAE retail investors buy the dip on AI infrastructure and enterprise tech in Q1 despite ‘SaaSpocalypse’ fears

News Desk 14/04/2026

Against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict in the Gulf and rising investments in AI, retail investors increased their exposure to software and AI infrastructure stocks whose share prices have taken a hit in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from trading and investing platform, eToro. eToro looked at which companies saw […]

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UAE Investors Eye $39.4B GLP-1 Market Despite Healthcare Sector Weakness

News Desk 07/04/2026

The healthcare sector has faced a difficult start to 2026, declining 5.5% year-to-date and underperforming the broader S&P 500, which is down 3.3%. However, the divergence in performance across the sector highlights a growing gap between winners and losers, reinforcing the importance of selective stock picking. Several major pharmaceutical companies have delivered

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More than 60% of MENA Investors Bet Big on Japan Amid Global Market Caution

News Desk 02/04/2026

Investors around the world are maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for the next six months, with the strongest confidence directed towards Japan’s equity market, according to Saxo, the leader in online trading and investment, and its latest Investor Forecast Q1 2026. The survey* gathered more than 1,600 responses across ten markets and asked clients how […]

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Elevate Financial Services Launches in the UAE to Champion Unconventional Investing for Modern Markets

News Desk 24/03/2026

Investors in today’s fast-moving markets face rigid wealth management models, limited access to tactical strategies, and a lack of transparency. These are barriers that often prevent them from capturing opportunities or preserving capital effectively. Elevate Financial Services LLC has launched in the UAE to help overcome these challenges, offering an unconventional,

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When markets look chaotic, emotions matter more than portfolios – Saxo Bank

News Desk 10/03/2026

  Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist, Saxo Bank   Summary: When markets turn ugly, emotions can become more dangerous than fundamentals. History shows that investors who panic, sell, and miss the rebound often do more damage to returns than the selloff itself. That is why discipline matters most when markets feel hardest to trust.   […]

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Women investors are growing fast, and the next opportunity is diversification

News Desk 06/03/2026

International Women’s Day (IWD) often focuses on representation, and rightly so. But in investing, this year’s more powerful story may be about momentum. More women are not just talking about money. They are taking charge of it. Saxo’s client data shows that female participation has risen meaningfully in recent years: Absolute number of female direct […]

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Smart Investors Eye Dubai Islands and Dubai South, Says Amirah Developments

News Desk 26/02/2026

Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new infrastructure-led growth phase, with Dubai Islands and Dubai South widely regarded as the emirate’s next future hotspots. Backed by long-term master planning, government investment, and large-scale connectivity upgrades, both districts are attracting investors seeking early positioning within high-potential corridors.

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Gold Dips Below US$5,000 After 14% Rally

News Desk 19/02/2026

Gold’s pullback below the US$5,000 level this week should not unsettle investors, according to eToro, which views the move as a natural consolidation within one of the strongest bull runs in recent years. “Gold’s dip below US$5,000 this week shouldn’t rattle investors. If anything, it’s a healthy pause in what remains one of the strongest […]

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Invest Qatar and Doha Bank partner to offer tailored financial services to foreign investors

News Desk 04/02/2026

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Doha Bank, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at further enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. Signed on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, the partnership is designed to strengthen Qatar’s […]

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Q1 Outlook for Investors: “AI” party hangover needs discipline and diversification – Saxo Bank

News Desk 28/01/2026

As we head into Q1 2026, AI remains the defining equity theme, but the “buy anything AI” phase is over. Strong earnings from leading AI players have validated demand, yet they have not fully defused concerns about stretched valuations, massive spending and execution risk. As a result, investors are rebalancing away from the most crowded […]

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Commodities weekly – Hard assets, hard weather: metals lead, gas shocks, cocoa cracks – Saxo Bank

News Desk 24/01/2026

The Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index is heading for yet another record weekly close, up more than 4% and marking its strongest three-week run in almost four years. The index has gained 8.3%% this month and 19.5% over the past year, broadly in line with the MSCI All World Index, while still comfortably outperforming the […]

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Investors could multiply wealth through the right investment in UAE properties, says the Multiplier of Real Estate

News Desk 14/01/2026

Global investors have the opportunity to multiply their wealth if they invest in the UAE’s property sector smartly, with the right investment partner-advisor, such as the GPG Global Real Estate – the Multiplier of Real Estate.   The property market in the UAE is a wealth creator for those who sees it as an asset […]