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
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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 […]
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,
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JLL Capital Markets has successfully advised on the sale of a strategically located serviced apartment tower in Dubai, leveraging its extensive global investor network to connect international capital with regional opportunities. This transaction marks the inaugural operational acquisition in the GCC region of a leading European institutional investor, reflecting the
Mashreq Capital, a leading asset manager based in DIFC since 2005, today announced the launch of BITMAC, a groundbreaking multi-asset investment fund designed to transform retail investing. As one of the first professionally managed mutual funds to seamlessly combine equities, fixed income, gold, and Bitcoin exposure via ETFs, BITMAC offers retail investors an innovative,
AI’s reality check: Why investors want proof, not promises In our view, AI remains one of the most powerful forces reshaping markets, but the tone is changing. Strong earnings from leading chipmakers e.g., Nvidia’s Q3 FY2026 revenue grew 62% YoY (Source: Nvidia Investor Relations) reassure investors that demand is real, yet the sharp swings […]
As the global economy approaches the close of 2025, investors face a landscape defined by record valuations, shifting fiscal narratives, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. According to the 2025/26 Market Outlook by FOREX.com, markets are entering a period of cautious transition, marked by policy fatigue, liquidity shifts, and the emerging realities of a second U.S.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has teamed up with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to streamline access to corporate banking services for SMEs and larger enterprises within the RAKEZ ecosystem. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Compass Coworking Centre by Hamad […]
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has continued to deliver strong operational and financial results during 2025, building upon the solid performance achieved in the first half of the year. Emaar’s diversified portfolio and strategic focus on quality, customer experience, and sustainability have driven consistent growth across its property development, retail, hospitality,
US Markets The SPX posted a modest gain of 0.2% yesterday, mainly driven by the Mag 7 stocks. Amazon rose 4% after announcing a multi-year strategic partnership with OpenAI. However, the broader market ended in the red, with over 300 index members retreating. The NDX gained 0.5%. From a fundamental standpoint, the index continues to […]
7X’s National Network for Logistics (NXN) signed a cooperation agreement with the Sharjah Investors Services Center (SAEED), to deliver an integrated suite of digital and logistics services to strengthen the Emirate’s business and investment ecosystem. The agreement empowers SAEED to adopt ‘Wayn’, the UAE’s Digital P.O. Box, as a secure platform to facilitate
Following a spectacular opening day, Cityscape Qatar 2025 surged into day two at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center with momentum and energy. Day two delivered a fascinating showcase of innovation, immersive activations, and strategic collaboration that cemented the event’s status as the must-attend platform for the sector. The day opened with a private session […]





























